The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, Tuesday, introduced a new deputy to the force. During a meeting of the Shelby County Board of Supervisors, Sheriff Mark Hervey introduced Nathan Pigsley to the board. Pigsley is a certified officer and worked for one year at the Audubon County Sheriff’s Department. Hervey said Pigsley worked at the Shelby County Communications Center when Pigsley was going to college so he knows the department and is from the area. Deputy Pigsley’s first day on duty was Tuesday.

In other business, the Shelby County Emergency Management Coordinator, Bob Seivert was on hand at the meeting to give a report on GEO Communication software. The County is working on upgrading their software and technology in order to track motor graders. The software will cost $57,956 along with installation and annual maintenance. The tracking device would be used in 13 vehicles. Iowa 9-1-1 funds will cover 50 percent of the cost through grant funding. The Supervisors approved the software and technology upgrades.

And, Shelby County Engineer Dan Ahart gave another update on the closure procedure in process to close a portion of 1800th Street. The Shelby County Supervisors approved October 1st at 9-am for a public hearing for the closure. The Supervisors then moved into a closed session to hold a negotiation strategy meeting.

(Joel McCall/KNOD)