Spencer, IA (KICD)– It will take a little longer to find a new fire chief in Spencer than originally anticipated.

Although a lot of resumes came in during the initial period, two of the four top candidates withdrew their applications before final interviews were conducted.

City Human Resources Director Jessica Wright tells KICD News the city council wanted more than two individuals to consider, so they’re readvertising the position and have now set June 16th as the new deadline to apply.

Wright says the city council now hopes to interview at least four finalists at the end of the month with an opportunity for the public to meet the candidates on June 29th and interviews on June 30th.