GRRWA Commission Chair Steps Down

Fort Madison, IA – The head of the Great River Regional Waste Authority Commision is stepping down. Fort Madison Mayor Steve Ireland was planning on leaving the panel about 6 months ago to focus on his mayoral duties. Prior to making it official, a state audit was released that found improper or questionable spending was taking place at the Waste Authority. Ireland says he decided to stick around to help in the process of addressing the audit and reshaping the organization. Ireland feels recent changes and new rules have the waste authority moving in the right direction. Some of the moves include firing former director Tim Yoder, implementing cell phone and spending policies, and cutting staff. Alderman Brad Randolph will replace Ireland as Fort Madison's representative and Lee County Supervisor, Bob Woodruff, will chair the Commission.