Greene County Sheriff’s Office

08/29/2026

Grab a cup of coffee and come see us for the new jail open house today from 8a to 12p

08/27/2026

The new Greene County jail was named by state inspectors as one of the best designed jails they've seen. It's not a copy of any other jail, but a combination of what sheriff Jack Williams and architects considered to be the best elements of five jails they toured. The new jail is open for public tours this Friday and Saturday. Read more at www.greenecountynewsonline.com ~your locally owned news source

08/25/2026

Outside of the new Greene County Jail. Photo by Coltrane Carlson-Raccoon Valley RadioWith the new Greene County Jail set to open by the end of the month, residents can see first-hand the updates of the new facility.

08/03/2026

07/25/2026

⚠️ 3 PM Update: Saturday Severe Outlook

The Storm Prediction Center has expanded the severe weather risk farther into Iowa with an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) now extending into portions of northwest Iowa. Confidence continues to increase that a fast-moving line of thunderstorms will develop across South Dakota late this afternoon before racing southeast into the region tonight.

The greatest concern for Iowa will be damaging straight-line winds as the storm complex moves into northwest Iowa this evening. While the highest potential for 80-100 mph wind gusts is expected to remain across central and eastern South Dakota, storms are expected to remain capable of producing 60-75+ mph wind gusts as they move into northwest Iowa.

The highest severe weather threat is expected late this evening through the overnight hours. Storms should gradually weaken as they move farther into the state, but they may still be capable of producing pockets of damaging winds well after sunset.

07/25/2026

🚨 Do You Recognize These Individuals? 🚨
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The Greene County Sheriff’s Office and the Jefferson Police Department are investigating multiple vehicle burglaries that occurred during the early morning hours of Saturday, July 25, in both Jefferson and Scranton.

If you recognize either of these individuals or have any information that could assist with this investigation, please send us a direct message on our page or contact the Greene County Sheriff’s Office at 515-386-2136.

Even the smallest piece of information could be helpful. Thank you for your continued support in keeping our communities safe.

07/06/2026

Applications can be obtained by emailing [email protected] or in person at 1005 East Lincoln Way, Jefferson, Iowa 50129

07/02/2026

Photo courtesy of Greenbrier 4-H ClubA Greene County 4-H Club recently made a donation as an effort to help in certain situations with local law enforcement. Greenbrier 4-H Club Leader Linda Hedges says 13 tie blankets were

07/01/2026

07.01.2026 - Getting close to the end of construction on the new jail

05/31/2026

The Jefferson Police Department and Greene County Sheriff’s offices are having an online impound lot auction.

The auction is available at
https://hibid.com/catalog/742659 until June 18, 2026.