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Sheriff reports 105 inmates; roads crew working on Pleasant Grove Road
Summary
Department heads told the Des Moines County Board the jail population is 105 adults, Secondary Roads was patching Pleasant Grove Road, and the County Attorney said her office is preparing for summer and fall murder trials.
Des Moines County department heads gave brief operational updates during the July 28 meeting, with several items noted for public awareness and upcoming activity.
Sheriff Kevin Glendening reported "the jail population is at 105 adults," indicating staffing and corrections workload remains high. Administrative Assistant Becky Purchase said the Secondary Roads crew was conducting a small patch job on Pleasant Grove Road that morning. County Attorney Lisa Schaefer told the board her office is preparing for murder trials scheduled in August, September and October. Conservation Director Chris Lee reported that the recent Creek Stomp event was "a lot of fun," reflecting community programming activity.
Sheriff Glendening also reminded the public that the Des Moines County Fair was taking place that week and that National Night Out is next Tuesday, Aug. 4. The updates were presented as routine departmental reports; the board did not take separate action on these operational items at the session.
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