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(KNZA)--The Hiawatha City Commission has voted to terminate Fire Chief Ryan Shockley.
The Commission took the action Monday evening on a 4-0 vote following three closed-door sessions to discuss non-elected personnel. Commissioner John Merchant was absent.
1st Assistant Fire Chief Gene Atland was appointed as interim chief.
No reason was publicly stated for the decision. City Administrator Mike Nichols said he could not comment on the matter.
Shockley had served as fire chief since May 2018.
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