Above: Polk County Commissioner Ray Gasperson takes the oath of office Monday, while his wife, Sue Gasperson, holds the Bible. Gasperson’s&bsp; daughter and son-in-law, Julia and Jared Roddy, look on. Gasperson was later appointed chair of the board.

Below: Polk County Sheriff Donald Hill takes the oath of office, read by Clerk of Court Charlene Owens during a board of commissioners meeting Monday.

(photos by Leah Justice)