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Sheriff: burst line flooded firearms range; cleanup and electrical repairs underway

Polk County Board of Commissioners · April 8, 2026
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Sheriff Tadman told commissioners a burst water line soaked the firearms range utility room and damaged electrical panels; Steamatic has begun cleanup and county staff reviewed multiple bids to remove mold, repair electrical panels and replace the furnace so range training can continue.

Polk County Sheriff Tadman reported that a copper water line inside the firearms range utility room burst in late March, spraying water on electrical panels and saturating insulation and wall panels. The break left the building damp with visible mold and caused circuit damage that disabled heat and some electrical systems.

Deputy/Sergeant Ben Stout located…

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