Indianola Police Chief Brian Sher has announced his retirement, effective September 15th.
Sher has been a member of the Indianola Police Department since September 15, 1994. He began his career in undercover narcotics. Over the years, Sher climbed through the ranks as a patrol officer (January 1995-July 1996), coordinator of the Warren County/Marion County Drug Task Force (July 1996-May 2001), detective sergeant (May 2001-October 2013), captain (October 2013-July 2021), interim chief (July 2021-October 2022) and chief.

“We are grateful for Chief Sher’s leadership and impact,” Indianola City Manager Jacob Meshke said. “He has dedicated his career to protecting and serving the residents of Indianola, and his dedication to public service and community policing is evident in every initiative he has led and every relationship he has built. Those qualities have shaped our city and the culture of the Indianola Department in immeasurable ways, always keeping the well-being of our officers and community at the forefront.”

A public recognition event for Chief Sher’s three decades of service will be held on Friday, September 12th at the Indianola Activity Center from 3:30 to 5pm, with members of the community invited.

Current Indianola Police Department Captain Rob Hawkins will serve as Interim Police Chief, while the city conducts a search for a replacement.