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Allamakee County approves hire of full‑time dispatcher/corrections officer
Summary
The board approved hiring Kyara Dahlstrom as a full‑time 911 Dispatcher/Corrections Officer effective April 26, 2026, at $22.76 per hour under the union contract; department heads also gave brief operational updates.
The Allamakee County Board of Supervisors on April 13 approved hiring Kyara Dahlstrom as a full‑time 911 Dispatcher/Corrections Officer, effective April 26, 2026, at the union contract rate of $22.76 per hour.
Supervisor Clark Mellick recommended filling the 911 Dispatcher/Corrections Officer position. The board approved the hire by Motion 26.152 (Byrnes/Keatley). The minutes record the compensation rate and start date as stated in the union contract.
Department heads provided brief updates: Corey Snitker discussed the upcoming storm week; Clark Mellick reported outreach at a high school STEM event and recognized National Telecommunicator’s Week; Anthony (Tony) Gericke reviewed snow fence matters with DOT and plans to share an amendment with a renter; Auditor Janel Eglseder reported preparations for the Primary Election and an upcoming open enrollment period.
Why it matters: staffing decisions for dispatch and corrections affect emergency response capability and public safety operations; the minutes show the board approved the hire and specified pay consistent with the union contract.
