Chief Jason Kaplan, left, presents Russ Spading with a golden ax to commemorate his service to the Belle Plaine community April 4 as the Belle Plaine Fire Department honored Spading, who retired after 38 years of service. Spading joined the department in 1984 and was elected fire chief in 1998. He held that office through 2020. The department recognized for the countless hours he has dedicated to responding to calls, leading the department, speaking to children about fire safety and supporting the Belle Plaine community. (Photo courtesy of the Belle Plaine Fire Department)
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