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Benton County Board cites Iowa age limit, ends full-time service of deputy Jeffrey Harnish
Summary
The Benton County Board of Supervisors approved Resolution #26-22 acknowledging that Deputy Jeffrey Harnish will reach the statutory maximum age for full-time peace officers under Iowa law on April 11, 2026, ending his full-time employment effective that date; the resolution notes the county will not retain him part time and expresses appreciation for his service.
The Benton County Board of Supervisors on April 7 approved Resolution #26-22 acknowledging that Deputy Jeffrey Harnish will reach Iowa’s statutory maximum age for full-time peace officers and that his full-time employment will end on April 11, 2026.
The resolution cites Iowa Code § 321.477(5), which sets the maximum age for a full-time peace officer at 65, and states that upon…
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