Indianola Police Department

01/19/2023

ICSD Alert: Due to inclement weather, Indianola schools are delayed 2 hours today, Thursday, January 19th. No morning activities.

01/18/2023

Please join us in congratulating Rick Largesse and Justin Keller on being sworn in tonight at the City Council meeting by Mayor Stephanie Erickson as police lieutenants. Lt. Largesse, a 19 year veteran of the department, will be assigned to the Investigations Division. He was previously assigned as the overnight patrol sergeant. Lt. Keller, a 17 year veteran of the department, will be assigned to the Patrol Division. He was previously assigned as the mid shift patrol sergeant.

01/17/2023

Snow Ordinance reminder: National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Warren County area to include Indianola. 309 PM CST Tue Jan 17 2023
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 9 AM CST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations
of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of
an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of east-central Iowa.
* WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 9 AM CST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the evening commute on Wednesday and
morning commute on Thursday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app,
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

01/15/2023

9:03 AM 1/15/23 - The stoplights at South Jefferson Way (Hwy 65/69) & West 2nd Ave. (Hwy 92) are flashing. The repair may take a few days please use extra caution while in the area.

12/25/2022

Since it’s Christmas, IPD authorized a ride along so officers felt a bit more in the Christmas spirit. Sgt. Justin Keller drew the short straw and got the assignment. Though the ride along isn’t much for words, the mood at the station and on the snow covered streets is festive just because they showed up!

12/24/2022

Great news Indianola! Our very own Chief Elf on a Shelf Sher is headed to the North Pole to let Santa know what good citizens we have here in Indianola! Merry Christmas!

12/24/2022

On Friday Dec. 23rd, IPD Community Outreach Program (IPDCOP) was able to provide 15 Christmas meals to families this year. Thank you to Osceola Hormel Foods for generously donating Spiral cut Hams every year, and Hy-Vee for partnering with us and preparing the sides for the meals for our Officers to deliver in time for Christmas. Meals were paid for with IPDCOP funds. The IPDCOP program is ran entirely on donated funds and goods. All funds and items are then given back to fulfill a need in our community throughout the year. Anyone interested in donating to the foundation can stop by the police department. Thank you for allowing us to serve you. Have a safe and Merry Christmas!

12/21/2022

Chief Brian Sher and Capt. Rob Hawkins met with Rob Keller with Country Financial and his assistant, Aiden, to receive a generous donation towards our K9 program today. Their donation will help offset the start up costs associated with the program. Thank you to Country Financial & Rob Keller for your support!

12/20/2022

This morning, Chief Brian Sher and Captain Rob Hawkins met with Elise Borman with Aftermath for a grant award. As part of the process for starting up our K9 program, IPD applied for a grant for funding to help defray costs. Through a voting process in competition with other law enforcement agencies, IPD received honorable mention and was awarded a $250.00 grant from Aftermath. We are grateful for the community engagement in voting for IPD and thank Aftermath for their support of our K9 program!

12/20/2022

Due to National Weather service predictions expect snow ordinance enforcement beginning Wednesday evening 12/21/2022

National Weather Service:
Winter storm watch - notice for upcoming storm for Mid to Late Week
According to predictions expect enforcement beginning Wednesday evening.

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
347 AM CST Tue Dec 20 2022

...Significant Winter Storm with Possible Blizzard Conditions and
Extreme Cold Mid to Late Week...

A powerful winter storm will impact the region late Wednesday
through Friday. A significant multi-faceted event is expected,
including the potential for concurrent blizzard conditions and
extreme cold. Travel could be dangerous to near impossible at
times Thursday and Friday. Extreme cold is expected as well with
wind chills falling to 20 to 40 below zero or colder from late
Thursday through the end of the week.

Those with holiday travel planned from late Wednesday through
Friday are strongly encouraged to pay close attention to forecast
updates and road conditions, and prepare accordingly if travel is
a must. Altering travel plans, if possible, is strongly
encouraged.

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations of
3 to 6 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. Wind gusts
of 40 to 50 mph or greater may occur late Thursday through
Friday. Extreme cold and wind chills of 20 to 40 below will be
common.

* WHERE...All of central Iowa

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through late Friday night. Snow
late Wednesday into Thursday. Strong winds and extreme cold
Thursday into Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slick and snow-covered road conditions.
Blowing snow and possible blizzard conditions may reduce
visibilities to near zero at times. The dangerously cold wind
chills as low as around 40 below zero could cause frostbite on
exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

12/15/2022

Please be careful out there! Our great City of Indianola Street Department is out making sure our roads are safe for everyone to get where they need to go!

12/15/22 3:30 PM - The street team is heading out to begin salting and sanding the roads. Please be cautious while traveling.

12/11/2022

On Thursday, Dec. 8th, 2022 there was a heavy law enforcement presence at the Indianola Walmart store, as the Indianola Police Department and their families took several kids on a holiday shopping spree for Christmas. As part of our annual "Elves in Blue" IPDCOP program organized by our SRO Officer Jay Hackett and staff and supported by IPDCOP, Walmart, Weinman Insurance, City State Bank, as well as many others in our community. Participants of the event were able to shop with an Officer and then assist in having all the gifts for themselves and families wrapped by our staff and their families. We appreciate Walmart and their staff so much, for their yearly donation and wonderful assistance in helping this be a yearly success. We have enjoyed this event for many years and look forward to many more events throughout the new year.

11/28/2022

On Tuesday Nov. 22nd, IPD Community Outreach Program (IPDCOP) was able to provide 15 Thanksgiving meals to families this year. Thank you to Hy-Vee for partnering with us and preparing the meals for our Officers to deliver in time for Thanksgiving. Meals were paid for with IPDCOP funds. IPDCOP will be continuing to provide back to the community throughout the holiday season. The IPDCOP program is ran entirely on donated funds. All funds are then given back to fulfill a need in our community. Anyone interested in donating can stop by the police department. Thank you for allowing us to serve you.

11/26/2022

11/25/2022

We hope you had an amazing Thanksgiving with friends and family today! If you are heading home tonight, please buckle up and slow down! If you’ve been drinking adult beverages, hand over your keys. Everyone will be thankful for that kind of decision!!

11/14/2022

Snow Ordinance reminder:
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE as predicted:
For Warren County to include Indianola,
Mon Nov 14 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM CST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches.
Locally higher amounts may occur along the Interstate 35
corridor.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions will impact the morning commute!
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling.

11/14/2022

The full story on Altoona’s K9 Zeke.

We also want to thank those who had kind words and well wishes, and who kept an eye out for Zeke until he was reunited with his handler 🐾

Yoda be kidding me... this is not the way!
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Escaped he did. Worried we were.
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POLICE K9 REUNITED WITH HANDLER
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For more than five hours, K9 Zeke was lost in Warren County, Iowa. He was finally reunited with his “Dad,” Officer Cody Poffenberger.
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K9 Zeke, a two-year-old Belgian Malinois, was being boarded while his Handler was on vacation. Zeke was cared for at the Doggy Hotel by people who have experience with police dogs. On the last day of Zeke’s retreat, he decided to take matters into his own paws and go on a walkabout.
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On November 13th at about 5:00 PM, K9 Zeke was lost. K9 Zeke has never wandered away from his Handler, because they are a team. Where one goes, the other goes. Officer Poffenberger said his heart dropped, and he thought the worst. Telling his children was hard, and the oldest boy jumped in the car with his Dad and together they began searching for Zeke.
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After an extensive search and several leads, one of which a witness reported Zeke playing with their pet dogs, the search was called until daylight.
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About 15 minutes after people reluctantly went home without Zeke, Chris Hixon of rural Indianola, called dispatch and reported Zeke was on his property. Chris knew that Dustin Konrad, Hartford Firefighter, was looking for the lost police dog. After Chris notified police, he called Dustin and told him K9 Zeke was by his house. A few moments later, Dustin saw Zeke and called for him, “Zeke! Here!” Zeke’s walkabout had come to an end, and soon after he was reunited with Officer Poffenberger.
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Not only is Zeke a member of APD’s family, but also part of the Poffenberger household. After being grounded for the night, K9 Zeke is back to work on patrol.
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Altoona Police K9 Zeke is a certified Dual Purpose Police Dog through the United States Police Canine Association (USPCA).
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‼️Thank you to the following agencies for assisting in the reunion: Indianola Police Department, Warren County Sheriff’s Office, Warren County Emergency Management Agency, Hartford Fire Department, Des Moines Police Department, Altoona Fire Department, and Northern Warren Fire Department.

11/14/2022

UPDATE 22:35: K9 Zeke has been found and is back home safe with his handler in Altoona! Thank you to all those who called and assisted in locating Zeke!

*** UPDATE 22:35: K9 Zeke has been found and is back home safe with his handler in Altoona! Thank you to all those who called and assisted in locating Zeke! ***

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IPD needs assistance locating Altoona PD K9 Zeke. Zeke was last seen running eastbound from R63 and South of Highway 92. Please do not attempt to capture Zeke. If you see him, contact Ofc. Schumacher with the Indianola Police Department at 515-961-9400.

11/14/2022

*** UPDATE 22:35: K9 Zeke has been found and is back home safe with his handler in Altoona! Thank you to all those who called and assisted in locating Zeke! ***

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IPD needs assistance locating Altoona PD K9 Zeke. Zeke was last seen running eastbound from R63 and South of Highway 92. Please do not attempt to capture Zeke. If you see him, contact Ofc. Schumacher with the Indianola Police Department at 515-961-9400.

11/11/2022

November 11, 2022 ▪️ Veteran’s Day

Today and everyday we honor and thank Veterans who selflessly served our country.

These Veterans switched out their uniforms for an Indianola Police Department uniform. Please help us in thanking them and all Veterans for their service 🇺🇸

Pictured below:
Lieutenant Hawkins
Officer Marsh
Clerical staff Snyder
Officer Marshall
Officer Schumacher

11/09/2022

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE NOVEMBER 11TH‼️

We are quickly approaching the deadline for applications for the position of police officer! In addition to some of the best training programs around, we offer many benefits and opportunities. If you would like to know more please don't hesitate to reach out!

Come join our team!! 🚔Click the link below to apply!

https://indianolaiowa.applicantpro.com/jobs/2602438.html

11/02/2022

10/31/2022

Make sure to stop out to the Indianola Public Library and check out Trunk or Treat courtesy of the City of Indianola! Runs 5:30 to 6:30. Make sure to vote for best display!! We hope to spook, we mean, see you there!

10/31/2022

‼️TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO VOTE!!! Voting is open until midnight tonight! ‼️

Please share and tell others to get their votes in!!

There are two ways to vote:
1. Click on the link https://www.aftermath.com/2021-midwest-k9-voting/
2. Find our Indianola Police Department patch (pictured below)
3. Click "Vote"
4. Come back tomorrow and every day until the 31st and vote for your local Police Department!
The other way to vote is to click on the shared post below and comment "Indianola Police Department Iowa" in the comments!

Where did the time go?? You have until 11:59pm CDT TONIGHT to cast your !

Give your agency three more votes:
1 - online: www.aftermath.com/k9-grant
1 - Facebook: Aftermath Cares
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10/28/2022

Today is National First Responders Day! Please help us in thanking our local first responders as well as those all across the country! 🚓🚑🚒

10/28/2022

Please remember to VOTE every day until the 31st for your Indianola Police Department!!

There are two ways to vote:
1. Click on the link https://www.aftermath.com/2021-midwest-k9-voting/
2. Find our Indianola Police Department patch (pictured below)
3. Click "Vote"
4. Come back tomorrow and every day until the 31st and vote for your local Police Department!

The other way to vote is to click on the shared post below and comment "Indianola Police Department Iowa" in the comments!
Please share and tell others to vote for us! Voting is open until the 31st, and you can vote once every 24 hours per voting method!

Just a couple days left to ! If you haven't already, make sure you're sharing your agency's entry with your community.

Vote today:
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10/26/2022

10/26/2022 to 11/02/2022 E. Iowa Ave. between the 1300 blk. and the 1500 blk., Mid American's contractor is working on replacing transmission poles. They will have the road down to one lane. The roadway should be open to two lane traffic overnight.

10/26/2022

Please remember to VOTE every day until the 31st for your Indianola Police Department!!

There are two ways to vote:

1. Click on the link https://www.aftermath.com/2021-midwest-k9-voting/
2. Find our Indianola Police Department patch (pictured below)
3. Click "Vote"
4. Come back tomorrow and every day until the 31st and vote for your local Police Department!

The other way to vote is to click on the shared post below and comment "Indianola Police Department Iowa" in the comments!

Please share and tell others to vote for us! Voting is open until the 31st, and you can vote once every 24 hours per voting method!

Did you know you can VOTE, VOTE, VOTE from now until October 31st? Each agency with the most community votes from each tier will bring home the Grand Prize!

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10/24/2022

The other way to vote for us for the K9 Aftermath Grant is to click on the post below, and comment our agency name on their post! (Indianola Police Department)

This can also be done daily! Thank you so much for your support!!

VOTE VOTE VOTE! voting is now OPEN!

Start showing your support by voting everyday!!

www.aftermath.com/k9-grant
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10/24/2022

WE NEED YOUR HELP!!

The Indianola Police Department has been nominated for the Aftermath K9 Grant. Where do you come in??

We need you to vote for us! ✅

Voting is open from October 24th-October 31st, 2022 and you can vote once per day ☝️

Instructions are simple ⬇️

1. Click on the link https://www.aftermath.com/2021-midwest-k9-voting/
2. Find our Indianola Police Department patch (pictured below)
3. Click "Vote"
4. Come back tomorrow and every day until the 31st and vote for your local Police Department!

If awarded this grant, the funds will go towards our new K9 program for training, equipment, and other things related to the cost of our K9!

Please like and share!! Tell your friends! Everyone can vote once per day!

2022 Voting Aftermath Cares

10/23/2022

Kitty update…a mountain lion has been seen on cameras the past two nights near town heading east. As of this morning it is approximately 6 miles east of Indianola. This has been confirmed by the Iowa DNR.

10/22/2022

A mountain lion sighting has been confirmed within the city limits of Indianola on 10-21-22. This sighting is on the southwest side of town.

10/21/2022

In case you haven't heard....we are hiring for the position of Police Officer🚓

If after watching this short video you decide you want to be like Officer Sparks, click the link below and apply with us today!!

https://indianolaiowa.applicantpro.com/jobs/2602438.html

10/17/2022

If someone is coming to your door to sell, if you answer the door please ask for their permit. No one should be looking in windows, please call 515-961-9400 at the time the person(s) are there to have an officer come out to that location and check for their permit.

If you live in the city limits, then chances are you have encountered someone at your door selling some type of service or good. Anyone conducting door-to-door sales (within our city limits) must be registered with the city and have a permit. Please remember to ask the seller to see their permit. The permit has to have the seal of the City affixed to it and a hand-written signature. Please call the Police Department if having issues.
City of Indianola Ordinance: CHAPTER 122 PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS AND TRANSIENT MERCHANTS

10/14/2022

WE ARE HIRING!

Please enjoy this video and fill out an application to join our team!

https://indianolaiowa.applicantpro.com/jobs/2602438.html

10/13/2022

We are almost ready 🚔🚒

Tonight for a $1.00 donation you can enter a name suggestion for our K-9🐾

Also, come out and see Chief Sher / our K-9 substitute for the evening!!

10/13/2022

Come out and join us tonight for our annual Public Safety Open House! There will be lots of events for the whole family to enjoy!

Some of the activities planned for tonight (weather permitting):

Iowa State Patrol seat belt convincer
Hand paint a patrol car ✋
Drone demonstration ✈️
Tour our public safety building 👨‍🚒👮🏼‍♂️
Defensive tactics demonstrations 🤼
Free will donation meal 🌭
Fire extinguisher demonstration 🧯
Fire trucks/patrol cars to tour 🚒🚔
Fire safety trailer🔥
And more!!

Join us and the Indianola Fire Department at 110 North 1st Street from 6-8pm for a fun filled evening!!

10/12/2022

Police Officer - Full Time - Indianola, IA

https://www.indianolaiowa.gov/181/Application

Do you want to be part of a growing community? Join a quality department in a vibrant community near Iowa's largest metropolitan area. The Indianola Police Department is currently hiring a Police Officer! The City of Indianola is currently welcoming applications for the position of Police Officer. T...

10/08/2022

Human trafficking happens in Iowa. If you see something, call the Iowa Victims Call Center at -800-770-1650 or text ‘IOWAHELP’ to 20121 or the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888-373-7888 or text 233733.
Learn more https://recognizeandreport.org/

10/06/2022

UPDATE: This teenager has returned. Thank you for your assistance.

Indianola Police Department looking for missing 16 year old Troy Dennis Howe of Indianola. Anyone with information of his location or current welfare, please contact us at 515-961-9400. Please do not list information on this feed.