Taking the oath of office

Sixth Judicial District Judge Andrea Purvis, right, administers the oath of office to six county officials who were elected to office during a ceremony at the Linn County Commission meeting on Monday, Jan. 13. Those taking the oath included, from left, Sheriff James Akes, Commissioner Alison Hamilton, County Attorney Justin Meeks, County Clerk David Lamb, Register of Deeds Kristy Schmitz and Commissioner Jim Johnson. Lamb, Schmitz, and Johnson were re-elected to their posts. Hamilton, Meeks and Akes were newly elected although Akes was sworn in last October to replace departing Sheriff Kevin Friend. Prior to the group taking the oath, Purvis, who was overwhelming voted to be retained in office, was sworn in by District Court Clerk Lori Simmons. (Roger Sims / Linn County Journal)