The Monticello Police Department

09/01/2026

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Reports to: LEL Program Coordinator Location: Jones County Sheriff's Office, Anamosa, IA Hours: Monday - Friday, 10 AM - 6 PM generally About Foundatio ...

08/11/2026

The Monticello Police Department has received multiple reports of door to door solicitors. We’ve not been able to locate them but did receive a flyer with contact information on it. The numbers on the flyer were called and the employees were notified to cease soliciting until they have gone through the permit application process. If you see anyone soliciting please call 319-465-3526 to make us aware.

08/03/2026

With Monti Days coming up this weekend there are a few parking related adjustments to keep in mind:

Parking will be blocked off in the 100 block of North Sycamore starting at 2:00pm Thursday August 6th through Saturday August 8th.

Parking will be blocked off in the 100 block of Farley Street starting at 2:00pm on Friday August 7th through 11:00pm

07/31/2026

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to support the community, consider applying to become a Law Enforcement Liaison and assist in providing on-site crisis intervention services to individuals in a mental health or behavior health crisis. Check out the link for more information on this rewarding career opportunity.

Reports to: LEL Program Coordinator Location: Jones County Sheriff's Office, Anamosa, IA Hours: Monday - Friday, 10 AM - 6 PM generally About Foundatio ...

06/10/2026

The City of Monticello recognizes and follows the State of Iowa laws in regards to the use of fireworks. These are the authorized fireworks dates and times as specified under Iowa Code 727.2:

A person shall not use or explode consumer fireworks on days other than:
June 1st - July 8th between the hours of 9:00am - 10:00pm
On the specific dates of:
June 27th, June 28th, July 4th, and July 5th, between the hours of 9:00am and 11:00pm.

If fireworks are used outside of these time periods, please report the activity to the Monticello Police Department.

05/28/2026

A special thanks to Matt and Beth McQuillen for their donation of first responder medical bags to the Monticello Police Department. In March of 2020 their daughter Maggie was involved in a serious motor vehicle accident on Highway 151 near Anamosa. Thanks to the quick response and immediate medical intervention Maggie’s story is one of perseverance and triumph. It has become a mission of the McQuillen family to give back to area first responders and provide necessary front line medical supplies. These kits will be added to our existing medical supplies and made available within our patrol vehicles for officers who routinely respond to medical emergencies.

05/17/2026

DES MOINES, Iowa - The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) is partnering with law enforcement across Iowa to support the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement effort. This seatbelt-focused enforcement campaign will run from May 18-31, 2026.
Seatbelts remain the single best defense against serious injury, and while most Iowans take safety seriously, even one unbuckled fatality is too many. In 2025, 121 people who died in Iowa traffic crashes were not wearing a seatbelt. These unrestrained occupants accounted for 47% of all 2025 traffic fatalities, a tragic number that is entirely preventable.
“No matter the type of vehicle you’re traveling in, where you’re seated, or what type of road you’re driving on, the best way to protect yourself in a crash is to buckle up,” says Brett Tjepkes, Iowa GTSB Bureau Chief. “If this enforcement effort helps people to change their habits and start buckling up consistently, we’ll consider the mission a success.”
All it takes is one click and a few seconds to protect yourself and your loved ones every time you get in the car. Make safety a habit by buckling up in every seat, every time.
GTSB 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.

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.