Iowa City names new fire chief

Lang
3/12/22

The city of Iowa City has hired a new fire chief.

Assistant Urbandale fire chief Scott Lyon will take over as the head of the Iowa City Fire Department on April 4^th, pending approval of the city council. The council’s next meeting is set for March 22^nd.

The city lists Lyons’ starting salary as $145,000.

Lyon succeeds John Grier, who served as Iowa City fire chief from 2013 until last month after almost 30 years with the department.