Magistrate Samuel K. Erhardt, Ottumwa, was appointed to serve Wapello County in 1983. He attended the University of Iowa, where he earned his bachelor's degree in 1973 and his law degree in 1976. He has practiced law with a private firm as well as served as assistant Wapello County attorney. Erhardt is a member of the Wapello County and Iowa State Bar Associations and is married with two children.