DELHI, Iowa — A former mayor and a former city clerk of Delhi are both facing criminal charges after a state investigation found thousands of dollars in improper spending, according to the Delaware County Sheriff's Office.

The Sheriff’s Office concluded the investigation after the Iowa Auditor's Office report on August 6, 2024 , revealed significant financial irregularities.

The investigation found that former City Clerk Lori Tucker and former Mayor Gregory Preussner were involved in improper disbursements exceeding $66,000. These disbursements included unauthorized payroll costs, excessive wages, unearned vacation hours, improper insurance payments, excessive reimbursements, and unauthorized credit card purchases.

Tucker faces charges of Theft in the 1st Degree, Theft in the 2nd Degr

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