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Steck is new Webster County deputy

Thomas Steck, a Fort Dodge Police Department detective, was hired as the newest Webster County deputy sheriff Tuesday.

Steck, who has been a Fort Dodge officer for 12 years, will begin working for the county on May 12.

He fills one of two vacancies that originated with the retirements of former Sheriff Jim Stubbs and former Chief Deputy Rod Strait. Luke Fleener, then a sergeant, was elected to replace Stubbs, and he selected Derek Christie as his chief deputy. The advancement of Fleener and Christie left two vacancies. Steck will fill one. Deputy Sheriff Cody Harris, a former Fort Dodge police officer, was hired earlier this year to fill the other.

The Webster County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the hiring of Steck Tuesday morning.

”He is by far one of the most dedicated and passionate officers I’ve worked with,” said Supervisor Bob Thode, who is a retired Fort Dodge police captain.

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