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Resident urges council to act on aging police station; part‑time officer to retire under state rule
Summary
During public comment, resident Ed Carney urged Cascade to sell the city library and relocate the police department to larger space, citing the police station’s age; staff reported part‑time officer Mark Platts will reach the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy age limit and cannot continue as a part‑time officer after May 11, 2026.
Cascade — Public comment at Monday’s city council meeting focused on public-safety facilities and staffing.
Resident Ed Carney urged the council to sell the city library and use alternate buildings for a new or interim police station. Citing building size and repair costs, Carney said the library is "too big for a police station and too expensive to fix" and recommended exploring a…
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