Wellik named interim city administrator

Newton Fire Chief Jarrod Wellik was approved to serve as interim city administrator on Monday. City council held a closed session before returning to name retiring city administrator Bob Knabel’s temporary replacement.

Wellik will begin in the position on Oct. 4. Knabel’s scheduled final day is Oct. 1.

Wellik served as the temporary city administrator during a previous leave of absence by Knabel earlier this year.

Knabel announced his intentions to retire in late August. He has served in the position since March 2012.

In anticipation of his recent announcement, city council recently started the process of selecting a consulting firm to assist with the hiring of the next city administrator. The council set a Sept. 1 date for requests for proposals to be sent out and a return date for three weeks later.

Contact Jamee A. Pierson at 641-792-3121 ext. 6534 or jpierson@newtondailynews.com