By PHIL MONSON
Jacob Miller, new chief of police for the city of Humboldt, was introduced at the Humboldt City Council meeting on Monday night, Nov. 18, and sworn in by city clerk Amy Zeman.
Miller takes over the reins after the retirement of Joel Sanders earlier this month. Miller, who has been chief at Albia, introduced his wife, Jannay, and baby daughter Eleanor.
Travis Ouverson of Edgar Public Safety and Healthcare Solutions of West Des Moines, who has served as interim police administrator over the last three weeks, provided an update to the council.
“We are really pleased with the selection of the new police chief. We are convinced he is going to be an outstanding chief for this community,” Ouverson said. “We have every confidence you will find that he will serve this community well and get the department back up to speed as soon as possible.”