City: Code enforcement officer used city funds to buy a TV to watch at work

By: Clark Kauffman

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: June 18, 2026

Words: 1,894

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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A City of Harlan employee who purchased a television for his office with city money was fired after refusing the city’s request that he resign, according to state records.

State records show that Jack Gubbels worked for the City of Harlan from August 2021 as a code enforcement officer until he was fired in October 2025 for not following instructions, according to city officials. Gubbels’ duties included assisting with animal control and responding to complaints …

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