Last year, Phil Petersen, IGLA Executive Director, presented a $4,625 check to Gary Owen, Iowa Great Lakes Water Safety Council President. Owen recently announced his intent to run for Dickinson County Sheriff.

(Spirit Lake)– A longtime enforcement officer with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources is announcing his intent to run for Dickinson County Sheriff. Gary Owen tells KUOO news he’s about to retire from his current position with the DNR and is looking forward to a new challenge…Click here to hear mp3 file

Owen feels he could bring a lot to the table as sheriff after his experience with the DNR, but there’s one thing in particular he would emphasize… Click here to hear mp3 file

Owen’s last day with the DNR will be December 27th.

Owen will be facing off against longtime incumbent Greg Baloun, who hasn’t formally announced yet whether he’ll seek another term.

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