The Monticello Police Department

04/16/2026

A special Thank You for not only this week, but every week, for our telecommunications specialists at the Jones County Joint Communications Center!

04/14/2026

Our program today was School Resource Officer Eric Honda. Officer Honda gave some insights about how he interacts with faculty and students of all ages and some of the steps that are taken to keep everyone safe on school properties. Thank you for sharing about your job Officer Honda! Pictured is club president, Tom Yeoman presenting a Rotary coffee mug to S.R.O., Eric Honda.

04/13/2026

Monticello High School and the Monticello Police Department are excited to present the Forever Seventeen Foundation with the Devastation of Speed presentation tomorrow, April 14. This program will feature the Elskamp and Lucas Families as they share their experience of loss, grief, and growth from a senseless car accident caused by excessive speed.

This presentation is for 9-12th graders.

Ask your student about what they learned—we encourage families to continue these conversations at home. - Erik Honda, School Resource Officer.

All 9-12th grade students are encouraged to attend.

04/09/2026

04/07/2026

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and it’s time to turn awareness into action. The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) is partnering with the Central Iowa Traffic Safety Task Force (CITSTF), and law enforcement across the state April 6-10 to enforce Iowa's Hands-Free Driving Law. The goal of this project is to educate drivers about the importance of driving distraction-free and to help drivers comply with the law going forward.
Iowa's Hands-Free Driving Law went into effect with a warning period on July 1, 2025, and citations began being issued by law enforcement on January 1, 2026. Since January 1, 2026, over 2,400 citations and over 1,900 warnings have been issued. The law prohibits the use of electronic devices beyond a single touch while driving unless they are used in a hands-free mode. The passing of this law is a key factor that contributed to the historic low number of traffic fatalities recorded in 2025.
With so many ways to go hands-free, there's a solution for every device and every vehicle. Some of the options to go hands-free include using voice commands, speaker phone, AUX cords, Bluetooth, or phone mounts.
Now a moving violation in Iowa, penalties for violating this law (Iowa Code 321.276) include a fine of $170. By enforcing this law and bringing awareness to the dangers of distracted driving, we hope to save lives and increase safety on Iowa roads. If you would like further information or to inquire about media requests, please contact Nicole Hassenstab with GTSB at [email protected], or 515-321-7267.
The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau works with city, county, state, and local organizations to develop and implement strategies to reduce death and injury on Iowa roads using federally funded grants.

03/26/2026

Updated Flyer!

03/25/2026

Proposed Property Tax Levy

03/24/2026

Notice !!! Tornado Siren Testing!!!

03/15/2026

**********SNOW EMERGENCY********
The City of Monticello will be under a snow emergency beginning at 6:00 pm Sunday March 15th thru 6:00 am Monday March 16th. There will be no on-street parking permitted during this time period.

03/13/2026

The 2026 Golf Cart Stickers are Available at the Monticello Police Department. Proof of Insurance and Current Driver's License is required.