New JC ambulance in service, data collection to start in 2023

The Jewell County Commissioners met Nov. 28.

The following were present for the office head meeting and provided an update for their department: Chris Petet, custodian; Alexandria Pierce, county attorney; Shannon Meier, ambulance director; Anna Porter, county appraiser; Kevin Peroutek, noxious weed director, emergency preparedness director and 911 coordinator; and Cindy Becker, health administrator. Those absent: Brenda Eakins, treasurer; Don Jacobs, sheriff; Nora Rhoades, Post Rock Extension District director; Joel Elkins, general superintendent; Travis Garst, solid waste director; Amanda Dav...