(KLZA)-- The Falls City Council approved hiring Mike Hempel as a police officer during their Monday evening meeting. 

Hempel previously served three years as a police officer in Omaha.  He is certified but will be required to take a 4-week refresher course before he can begin his duties.  

The council tabled a request to rent the former Armory and City Hall building for commercial use by someone wanting to use it for a consignment auction facility until more information is provided.