MADISON COUNTY, Iowa — Several county officials recited the oath of office in a short ceremony in Madison County, where Jason Barnes formally affirmed his duties as county sheriff.

"I, Jason Barnes," Barnes said as he recited the oath, pledging to "support the Constitution of the United States and the constitution of the state of Iowa" and to "faithfully and impartially ... discharge all the duties of the office of county sheriff." The transcript records Barnes stating his name and repeating the formal pledge.

Earlier in the ceremony a speaker identified only as Terry recited an oath that referenced the duties of the office of county auditor and similarly pledged support for federal and state constitutions and faithful discharge of duties. The transcript identifies that role and name only as presented during the recitation.

An unnamed person later took the oath for deputy sheriff. The transcript records the pledge to "discharge all the duties in the office of deputy sheriff" but does not provide that individual's name.

The oath sequence also included recitation for the office of county supervisor referencing District 2 and District 4 in Madison County. The transcript does not make clear whether one or multiple individuals were being sworn for supervisor posts or provide their full names.

At one point an official paused the proceedings and restarted the ceremony, saying, "So we did reset. Right? All that stuff before? That don't count," after which the group resumed formal oaths.

The recorded remarks in the transcript are limited to the oath language and brief procedural notes. No votes, motions or other formal actions were recorded in the provided excerpt. The ceremony concluded with the customary closing affirmation.

No additional details about the officials' prior positions, terms, or subsequent duties were provided in the transcript.