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Tama County board appoints two new deputy sheriffs
Summary
The Tama County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 3 approved the appointments of Jon Thomas and Tyler Chekal as deputy sheriffs, voting unanimously on a motion by Supervisor Mark Doland. No details about starting dates or salaries were recorded in the minutes.
The Tama County Board of Supervisors approved appointments for two new deputy sheriffs during its Aug. 3, 2026 meeting. On a motion by Supervisor Mark Doland, seconded by Supervisor David Turner, the board voted unanimously to appoint Jon Thomas and Tyler Chekal to the Sheriff's Office; the minutes record that "All voted aye. Motion carried."
The minutes do not record additional details such as start dates, compensation, or assignment for the deputies. The action was taken as a discrete agenda item with no discussion recorded beyond the motion and the unanimous vote.
