County Approves Emergency Communications Agreement

The Cheyenne County Commissioners Monday approved an agreement for dispatch services to Deuel County.

Deuel County officials recently approached Cheyenne County seeking to end their relationship with Kimball County. The agreement calls for Deuel County to initially pay 5 percent of the monthly cost of the emergency communications center. Cheyenne County Attorney Paul Schaub said the share will reduce the liability proportionally for the city and county. He said the contract will likely be reviewed in two years. Deuel County will provide equipment necessary for dispatching its services.

The agr...