Mike Bladel nominated to be US Marshal for Southern District of Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin says the White House has formally nominated Michael Bladel of Ankeny for U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of Iowa.

The Iowa Democrat made his recommendation Bladel's nomination last July, and the nomination will now be sent to the Senate Judiciary Committee for consideration.

Bladel is currently Law Enforcement Coordinator for the U.S. Attorney's office in the Southern District of Iowa, based in Des Moines.

Harkin said Wednesday that as a former Sheriff in Scott County and former Chief of Police in Davenport, Bladel has significant management experience and excellent relationships with law enforcement throughout the state.

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From White House press release:

Michael R. Bladel:  Nominee for United States Marshal, Southern District of IowaMichael Bladel is the Law Enforcement Coordinator for the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of Iowa.  He served as the Chief of Police in Davenport, Iowa, from 2000-2007, and was a Police Officer there from 1971-1993.  From 1993-2000, Mr. Bladel was the Sheriff of Scott County, Iowa.  He served in the U.S. Army from 1968-1971 and earned a Bronze Star.  Mr. Bladel received a Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice from St. Ambrose University in 1991.  He earned an Associate's degree from the Muscatine Community College in 1974.

Michael Bladel is the Law Enforcement Coordinator for the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of Iowa.  He served as the Chief of Police in Davenport, Iowa, from 2000-2007, and was a Police Officer there from 1971-1993.  From 1993-2000, Mr. Bladel was the Sheriff of Scott County, Iowa.  He served in the U.S. Army from 1968-1971 and earned a Bronze Star.  Mr. Bladel received a Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice from St. Ambrose University in 1991.  He earned an Associate's degree from the Muscatine Community College in 1974.

And from U.S. Senate nominations (civilian) page

Apr 14, 10     PN1617    Department of JusticeMichael Robert Bladel, of Iowa, to be United States Marshal for the              Southern District of Iowa for the term of four years.

Michael Robert Bladel, of Iowa, to be United States Marshal for the              Southern District of Iowa for the term of four years.

Apr 14, 10 PN1617 Department of Justice Michael Robert Bladel, of Iowa, to be United States Marshal for the Southern District of Iowa for the term of four years.

Michael Robert Bladel, of Iowa, to be United States Marshal for the

Southern District of Iowa for the term of four years.