El Paso's Dustin Liston has been named Iowa City's new police chief by a unanimous Iowa City Council acting on an "enthusiastic" appointment by City Manager Geoff Fruin.

"I don't take this recommendation lightly," Fruin told council members Tuesday night. "Appointments of department heads positions I consider probably to be the most significant responsibility I have because of the level of discretion that each of those individuals has in their areas, so I think it's important that you know that — that I understand the importance of this selection and that Mr. Liston has my full confidence and my full backing with this recommendation."

Iowa City Press-Citizen