Orange City, Iowa — Sioux County Sheriff Dan Altena is the Republican nominee for Sheriff in Sioux County. And up until recently, he thought he’d have no competition in November. Then former Sheriff Jim Schwiesow announced that he would be mounting a write-in campaign for his old post.

Sheriff Altena tells us why he’s running again for Sheriff. He says he’s dedicated his life to public service. He’s been in law enforcement for 33 years, the last 8 as Sheriff.

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