Paul Ipock Retires After 28 Years of Service

After 28 years as Webster County’s presiding commissioner, Paul Ipock is preparing to retire from a position he never expected to hold when he first walked into a county commission meeting nearly three decades ago. At 72, Ipock says it’s time to step back, enjoy life, and let someone else lead. While the decision brings mixed emotions, he looks back on his years in office with appreciation for the people he’s served. “I love this county,” Ipock said. “I’ve had some wonderful people to work with, and I like what I’ve done.” His connection to Webster County goes back to childhood. Ipock’s parents were originally from the area but moved away in the 1940s. The family returned in 1957, when he was three years old, and settled on a dairy farm west of Seymour. He married in 1973, and he and his wife have been married for 53 years. Together, they raised three children and operated a dairy farm from 1976 until 2006.

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