Wapello County hears study urging larger jail expansion as population and costs rise
Consultants told the Wapello County board that jail population growth and state law changes have pushed the county near or beyond the facility's design capacity and recommended a larger expansion option; the board discussed financing, a referendum timeline and next steps.
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Consultants for Samuel's Group told the Wapello County board on July 14 that the county jail has seen a sustained rise in its inmate population and that expanding the facility now is likely to be necessary.
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