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Resident warns county about ‘Devil’s Disciples’ event at fairgrounds, urges mass‑gathering rules and stronger security
Summary
A resident (identified in the transcript as Josh) told Valley County officials he saw flyers advertising a fundraiser at the county fairgrounds tied to the “Devil’s Disciples,” said such groups are classified by federal and state authorities as criminal gangs, and urged the county to require stronger security and adopt a mass‑gathering ordinance; a county representative said the fair board approved the one‑time event and requested security because law enforcement resources may be stretched.
A resident who was identified by others in the meeting as Josh used the public‑comment period to raise safety concerns about a fundraiser being held at the county fairgrounds that he said is advertised under the name “Devil’s Disciples.” Josh told the board he had seen flyers promoting the event and urged county officials to reconsider or strengthen public‑safety measures.
"They’re classified as a criminal gang," Josh said in the meeting, adding that both FBI and state guidance classify such outlaw motorcycle groups as criminal organizations and that their presence at a large event could pose recruitment and security risks. He told officials the 4th of July and…
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