Herman v. Sturgeon

Sioux City, Iowa, is a city of the first class operating under the commission form of government. Among its municipal officials is a duly qualified Civil Service Commission operating under the provisions of chapter 289 of the Iowa Code. Prior to April 8, 1939, the commission, in compliance with what is now section 5696.1 of that chapter of the 1939 Code, by posting and newspaper publication, gave notice that it would hold a promotional competitive examination open to members of the city fire department to determine the qualifications of any applicants to the position of lieutenant in that…