Correction: Des Moines Police Chief story

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - In a story Feb. 4 about Des Moines hiring a new police chief, The Associated Press misspelled his name. His name is Dana Wingert, not Dana Wangert.

A corrected version of the story is below:

Des Moines selects Dana Wingert as next police chief

Des Moines names Dana Wingert as next police chief; selection needs City Council confirmation

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Des Moines City Manager Scott Sanders has named Major Dana Wingert as the city's next police chief.

Sanders announced his appointment Wednesday and will now ask Des Moines City Council to confirm it. Wingert was among four people interviewed for the position over a three-day period last week.

A 23-year veteran of the Des Moines Police Department, Wingert has served in several capacities, most recently overseeing the operations division where he has been responsible for police patrol, airport security and the traffic and parking unit.

Sanders says Wingert is well-prepared to lead the department and has proven to be a personable and competent police officer.

The council is set to meet Monday to confirm the appointment. If approved, the selection will become effective Tuesday.