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Calhoun County supervisors appoint Ben Smith as county attorney effective March 16
Summary
On March 10 the Calhoun County Board of Supervisors unanimously appointed Ben Smith to fill the county attorney vacancy effective March 16, citing Iowa Code §69.14A; the board voted on a motion by Supervisor Cory Ridgely, seconded by Vice Chair Dave George.
The Calhoun County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously voted to employ Ben Smith as Calhoun County Attorney, effective March 16, 2026. The appointment was made on a motion by Supervisor Cory Ridgely and seconded by Vice Chair Dave George, with all supervisors voting in favor.
The motion cited the procedures in Iowa Code §69.14A(2)(a) and §69.14A(3) as the statutory basis for filling the vacancy. The board recorded the vote as “Ayes all.” No public comment was received at the meeting regarding the appointment.
Chair Scott Jacobs presided over the meeting. Auditor Jena Patzner’s written minutes reflect the board’s action; the appointment will take effect March 16, 2026. The board continues routine administrative business and scheduled a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy for March 24, 2026.
