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Exiting Hamilton County Attorney Mike Powell (left) enjoyed a small “retirement” celebration after the conclusion of Monday’s Hamilton County Board of Commissioners meeting. Many came to wish him well, including Commissioner John Thomas (center).

Exiting Hamilton County Attorney Mike Powell (left) enjoyed a small “retirement” celebration after the conclusion of Monday’s Hamilton County Board of Commissioners meeting. Many came to wish him well, including Commissioner John Thomas (center).

Doug Dexter appointed as county attorney

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Local attorney Mike Powell took in his final meeting as the official county attorney Monday, as commissioners accepted his letter of resignation and welcomed acting then-current deputy county attorney Doug Dexter to fill the remainder of his term. Powell announced his resignation during the Dec.
Doug Dexter is sworn in Thursday as Hamilton County’s new deputy county attorney by Dist. Judge Rachel Daugherty.

Doug Dexter is sworn in Thursday as Hamilton County’s new deputy county attorney by Dist. Judge Rachel Daugherty.

Doug Dexter sworn in as new deputy county attorney

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Doug Dexter was sworn in Thursday by Judge Rachel Daugherty, taking the oath of office to serve as Deputy Hamilton County Attorney. Dexter, who resides in Lincoln, fills a void left earlier in 2021 by the resignation of former deputy attorney Benjamin Dennis.