Kenyon Police Department

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Outgoing Chief Lee Sjolander's last day is July 31, 2021. Kenyon Officer Randy Allen becomes the interim Chief until Sjoblom can take over the duties.

Sjolander is going to stay in Kenyon saying, "It's a good town. It grows on you. I've told people this, when I came here 26 years ago I thought I'd be here maybe a year or two and then move on but the people here are really amazing."