Fire chief billed taxpayers for personal expenses, Eldridge officials claim

By: Clark Kauffman

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: April 17, 2026

Words: 1,015

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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The fire chief for the City of Eldridge, fired last year from his job as a city mechanic for the misuse of public funds, is not entitled to unemployment benefits, a judge has ruled.

State records indicate Keith Schneckloth worked for the City of Eldridge for 11 years, from December 2014 until his firing in December 2025, most recently as a city mechanic who reported to Public Works Director Tony Rupe.

In addition, Schneckloth served …

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