Jackson County Iowa Sheriff's Office

04/22/2026

SCAM ALERT – FAKE COURT NOTICE

We’ve been made aware of fraudulent “Final Notice – Court Enforcement Action” text circulating that appears to come from the State of Iowa - In the Municipal Court of St. Louis County Traffic Division.

The letter states it is from the State of Iowa but all the information in this letter is regarding Missouri information.

These notices may look official and include:

Missouri Court case numbers
Judge names
Threats of license suspension or arrest
QR codes to “pay” fines.

DO NOT scan the QR code
DO NOT send money or provide personal information.

Shares welcomed and appreciated. Stay safe Jackson County.

04/03/2026

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the 2026 Iowa State Sheriffs’ & Deputies Association Institute Honorary Membership Program.

This program provides an opportunity for citizens of Jackson County to become Honorary Members and support local sheriffs by funding critical training and resources for sheriffs, deputies, jailers, and staff—while also investing in the future of Iowa’s law enforcement families through education with the ISSDA Evelyn Covington Scholarship and supporting youth programs and Special Olympics Iowa.

Watch your mailbox — your Honorary Membership packet may be arriving soon!

If you are not currently an Honorary Member, we encourage you to join today and be part of this important effort.
👉 Join today: https://give.issda.org/join/
Together, we are supporting Iowa’s Sheriffs, strengthening communities, and empowering the next generation.

Stay vigilant and safe Jackson County.

03/14/2026

Tough loss for the Marquette Defenders tonight. The final score didn't really reflect how much of a battle the game was all night. Hold your heads high though, because there are so many young men that would have loved to have made it as far as you guys did! Show your opponents their due respect, because they especially know how tough it was to get to this level--three years in a row!!! Remember Theodore Roosevelt's "Man in the Arena" speech! Get back in the ring and get even batter and stronger next year!!! GRIT!

03/12/2026

Awesome semi finals win, Defenders! Last game. ALL IN like you've got nothing to lose!!!!

03/11/2026

Now that was a nail biter! Congrats, Marquette Defenders! On to the semifinals!

03/10/2026

Heartbreaker of a loss for the Bellevue Comets at the state 1A quarterfinals against Burlington Notre Dame. The boys made an impressive push in the 3rd quarter, but unfortunately they just couldn't quite get ahead in the end. Hold your heads high because your community is still very proud of you! Respect your opponent's talents, and then come back stronger next time. Let's all show our class, character, and maturity by throwing all our support behind the Marquette boys (your friends) as they fight to stay in the battle tonight. Two teams, one community! Go Bellevue!!

03/08/2026

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend a massive congratulations to the Maquoketa Cardinals Girls Basketball team on their first-ever Class 3A State Championship!

Our community watched as these young women played with heart, discipline, and absolute grit to bring home the gold.

To the players, coaches, and the families who supported them every step of the way—you’ve made Jackson County proud. Enjoy the celebration, girls. You earned it! Sheriff Brent Kilburg

03/02/2026

The Jackson County Sheriff's Office is seeking PRN (as needed) FEMALE correctional officers to join our dedicated team! Wage through June 30th is $22.16 per hour, increasing to $23.40 at six months and $24.62 at one year, with additional steps beyond the one-year mark. Correctional officers are part of the protected class of the Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System. Experience is not required, training is provided.

https://jacksoncounty.iowa.gov/employment/

03/02/2026

01/08/2026

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has been notified of an active scam involving people posing as Alliant Energy. These scammers may contact residents by phone call, text message, email, or fake websites. In these scams, the caller or message claims you have an overdue utility bill and threatens immediate power shutoff unless payment is made right away. They often demand payment using prepaid cards, gift cards, or other unusual methods.

Alliant Energy will never:

*Demands for immediate payment or deposit
*Threaten immediate disconnection. They will provide past due
notification in writing before service is shut off.
*Ask for payment or personal information over email
*Ask for money when they visit a customer

For more information either Call Alliant Energy directly at 1-800-ALLIANT (1-800-255-4268) or check their website for more information. https://www.alliantenergy.com/safety/scams f

Never share personal or financial information with unsolicited callers. Stay safe and vigilant Jackson County! Shares welcomed and appreciated.

We want our customers to be safe. Don't be fooled by an imposter.

12/09/2025

Sheriff Kilburg and the Jackson County Sheriff's Office are partnering with Amazon this holiday season to help local families protect their packages from theft. While this isn’t a unique issue to Amazon, package theft continues to be a concern. We want to raise awareness on proactive measures you can take to help prevent porch pirates.
KEEPING YOUR PACKAGES SAFE – In partnership with Amazon, we recommend these effective strategies to prevent package theft:
1.Track your packages in real time using Amazon's Map Tracking feature on Amazon.com or through the Amazon app to know exactly when deliveries will arrive.
2.Specify a hidden drop-off location to keep packages out of view by providing delivery instructions through the Amazon app or website.
3.More than 25,000 package pickup locations are available to customers, allowing them to conveniently choose how and where their items arrive–whether at home, work, Amazon or a partner location.
4.Amazon Share Tracking allows you to share tracking details with friends and family so they can pick up your package for you if you’re not home.
5.Check delivery confirmation photos provided by Amazon to verify where packages were placed.
6.Same-Day Delivery customers can choose the delivery window that works best for them in select areas where the option is available.

For more tips click on the following link https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/operations/amazon-porch-pirate-prevention-tips?utm_source=sheriffs_assoc&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=sheriffs_2025

‘Tis the season for purchasing holiday gifts and items on Amazon. Let us help protect your expected deliveries from porch pirates.

11/20/2025

News Release from USGS
Media Contact: Seth Amgott, [email protected]
November 19, 2025
Media Alert: Low-level airplane flights to scan geology over parts of four Midwestern states

The USGS and the state geological surveys of Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin will map critical minerals starting in November
RESTON, Va. -- The U.S. Geological Survey plans low-level airplane flights over a broad region in Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin to image geology using airborne geophysical technology. The survey will begin this month and take approximately a year to complete, weather and wildfire restrictions permitting.
The flights are a collaborative effort between the USGS Earth Mapping Resources Initiative and the geological surveys of Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, and Wisconsin, and are part of a national effort to map critical mineral resources and modernize mapping of the nation’s geology.

For more detail regarding the press release click on the following link:

https://www.usgs.gov/news/state-news-release/media-alert-low-level-airplane-flights-scan-geology-over-parts-four