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Former City of Baxter Employees Arrested

By Mandy Billings Jan 8, 2026 | 4:41 PM

(Baxter) The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation says authorities arrested former City of Baxter employees William Daggett and Katelyn Wilson. The arrests follow an investigation by the Division of Criminal Investigation, the Iowa Auditor of State’s Office, and the Jasper County Attorney’s Office.

The following individuals were arrested on charges related to the investigation:

William Dagget, 48, former chief of police:

Theft in the First Degree (Class C Felony)

Felonious Misconduct in Office (Class D Felony)

Katelyn Wilson, 29, former city clerk:

Unauthorized Computer Access (Aggravated Misdemeanor)

The findings of the City of Baxter audit and the criminal investigation are detailed in the November 6, 2025, report from the Iowa Auditor of State’s Office and the associated charging documents. No additional information will be released.

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