Elected City Officials Take Oath

City Officials Take Oath Of Office

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(Le Mars) — With having completed the swearing of the oath of office, Dick Kirchoff officially is again, the mayor of the city of Le Mars.  City officials participated in the oath of office this morning, with Judge Robert Dull presiding over the ceremonies.  Iowa law requires newly elected officials to be sworn in for civic duties prior to noon on January 2nd.  In addition to Mayor Kirchoff, newly elected city council member, Clark Goodchild raised his hand and promised to uphold the laws as a duly elected city official.

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Due to scheduling conflicts, council members Rex Knapp and Ken Nelson were previously sworn into office as council members.  Floyd Valley Hospital trustees Craig Bauerly and Bill Young also were given the oath of office as newly elected hospital trustees.