Jasper County names members to new EMS Advisory Committee

Oct 6, 2026

The board approved an EMS Advisory Committee with specified membership including a board member, auditor designee, Newton Fire Chief/designee, representatives from volunteer EMS departments (Colfax, Monroe, Sully), three at-large members (physician, ag, county business) and EMA leadership (one non-voting).

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The Jasper County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 6 appointed an EMS Advisory Committee and approved its membership roster. "Motion by Talsma, seconded by Cupples to appoint and approve the EMS Advisory Committee as follows," the record states; the motion lists one board member, the Jasper County Auditor/designee, the Newton Fire Chief/designee, three volunteer EMS departments (Colfax, Monroe, Sully), three at-large seats (physician; ag-related; Jasper County business), and Jasper County EMA deputy director plus the EMA director as a non-voting member.

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