Sheriff points to tight labor market with deputy residences

While arguing it is not ideal, Ida County Sheriff Wade Harriman said an extremely tight hiring market necessitates permitting two deputies to live just outside of the county line.

One of the most exhausting labor markets in decades has made finding staff difficult for a variety of employers, from schools seeking teachers to retailers hoping to find essential workers.

Law enforcement is no exception, prompting Harriman to speak up recently at the Ida County Public Safety Commission when asked why a deputy is allowed to live 10 minutes away from the county line.