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Western Iowa city administrator gets probation for assault

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March 11th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

ONAWA, Iowa (AP) – The city administrator in a western Iowa town has been placed on probation after pleading guilty to assaulting his teenage son. The Sioux City Journal reports 45-year-old Bradley Hanson, city administrator in Onawa, Iowa, entered his plea Tuesday to one count of misdemeanor assault. Hanson was given probation for one year, a $100 fine and an order to complete at least 10 hours of counseling.

A criminal complaint with the Monona County Sheriff’s Office says Hanson slapped his 15-year-old son, who slapped him back. Hanson then took him to the ground and slammed his head into the floor. Records show Hanson’s wife called police as the altercation occurred. Hanson remains employed with the city.