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Chickasaw County acknowledges jail administrator resignation, authorizes deputy hire after closed session
Summary
The Chickasaw County Board on April 27 acknowledged the resignation of jail administrator Joe Nanton, agreed the sheriff's office will absorb some duties, entered a closed session under Iowa Code 21.5(1)(g) and authorized advertising to hire a deputy to help with patrol and jail duties.
The Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors on April 27 formally acknowledged the resignation of jail administrator Joe Nanton, effective June 1, 2026, and authorized the sheriff’s office to advertise and hire a deputy to cover operational needs.
The sheriff, speaking to the board, said Nanton “has 11 years of experience with us, done a lot for us, and he's a major asset to our office.” Board members expressed appreciation for Nanton’s service and discussed how his duties — which…
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