Forest City, IA- The Chief Sheriff's Deputy in Winnebago County has officially resigned from the department.
Winnebago County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jim Oulman tells KIMT News 3 Dave Peterson's resignation is now official.
The former chief deputy ran for sheriff and lost to new Sheriff Doug Jenson.
Sheriff Jenson and Oulman signed a resignation agreement this week.
Peterson will get $32,000 in severance pay, he will also be covered by the county's insurance until next September.
Oulman says he's glad the issue is resolved so the county can move forward.
