Chickasaw County Sheriff's Office-Iowa

05/19/2026

05/08/2026

05/08/2026

📱 The Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Office Mobile App is NOW AVAILABLE for download! 📱

Stay connected and informed with direct access to important information and resources right from your phone.

Features Include:
✅ Contact Us
✅ Submit A Tip
✅ Weapons Permit Information
✅ S*x Offender Data
✅ Inmate Information
✅ Civil Office Resources
✅ Sheriff Sales
✅ Weather Updates
✅ Public Health Resources
✅ Community Alerts & Notifications
✅ And Much More!

We are also proud to partner with Chickasaw County Public Health to help keep our community informed and connected to valuable local resources.

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer below or search for the Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Office app in the App Store or Google Play to download today!

⚠️ As we continue rolling out this new app, updates and improvements may be made along the way as we learn and grow with this new technology. We appreciate your patience and support.

Stay informed. Stay connected. Stay safe.

04/27/2026

04/27/2026
******EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY******

The Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Office is currently taking applications and accepting resumés for a full-time Deputy Sheriff.

The full-time position consists of 80 hours every pay period (every two weeks). 5 - 12-hour shifts and 2 – 10-hours shifts, with every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off. We offer outer carriers, take home vehicles, updated equipment and training opportunities.

Certified Peace Officers currently employed with a Law Enforcement Agency will receive 80 hours of vacation upon successful completion of the probationary period.

Lateral Transfers for Certified Officers are accepted. Non-certified are encouraged to apply. Non-certified applicants will have to pass as POST (Police Officer Selection Test) exam and complete the ILEA (Iowa Law Enforcement Academy) physical fitness testing standards. Applicants will be notified of the testing dates. Final applicants must take a psychological test and pass a background check.

Current Wage Scale: Wage Scale as of July 1, 2026:
Starting wage - $33.20/hr Starting wage - $34.53/hr
End of probation - $34.79/hr End of probation - $36.18/hr

Resumés with a cover letter can be emailed to Sheriff Ryan Shawver at [email protected] or dropped off in person at 116 N. Chestnut Avenue, New Hampton or sent via mail to Chickasaw County Sheriff P.O. Box 427, New Hampton, IA 50659.

Applications will be accepted until Monday 05/11/2026 at 4 P.M. Applications may be picked up at the Chickasaw County Sheriff's Office at 116 N. Chestnut Ave, New Hampton, IA 50659 or go to www.chickasawcounty.iowa.gov and click on employment opportunities. DO NOT APPLY via Facebook.

Chickasaw County is an equal opportunity employer.

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04/14/2026

On March 20, 2026, Samantha Holschlag absconded from the West Union Residential Facility and currently has an active statewide warrant for her arrest. Multiple law enforcement agencies are actively working to locate her.

Family members have expressed concern for her safety and well-being, noting that it is highly unusual for Ms. Holschlag to be out of contact for this length of time.

Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is urged to contact the West Union Police Department at 563-422-3535.

04/13/2026

This week, we proudly recognize National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and extend our sincere appreciation to the dedicated dispatchers of the Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Office.

Our telecommunicators are the calm voice in moments of crisis, the steady hand behind every call for help, and the critical link between our deputies, emergency responders, and the public. Their professionalism, compassion, and ability to think quickly under pressure make a difference in countless lives every single day.

While their work often goes unseen, it never goes unnoticed. We are grateful for their commitment, their service, and their unwavering support of our community and first responders.

Please join us in thanking our dispatch team for all they do to keep Chickasaw County safe.

04/03/2026

04/03/2026

Over the next several days, Chickasaw County residents may see a mailing from the Iowa State Sheriffs and Deputies Association. This mailing is a legit and not a scam.

Chickasaw 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 Chickasaw 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.

ISSDAI produced a video to explain how our honorary membership program supports Sheriff’s Offices, Y Camp & Iowa Special Olympics. The link to the video is https://youtu.be/Us_ijM7euME

ISSDA Website Link: https://www.issda.org/what-is-an-honorary-member-

03/27/2026

03/27/2026

The Chickasaw County Sheriff's Office has take several reports of residents receiving this message. This is a SCAM!

‼ A TEXTING SCAM is firing up again! Remember – the Iowa DOT does not send out fee collection reminders via text, and will never text customers asking for private or financial information. If you receive a message:

* DO NOT click on any links or provide personal or credit card information.
* Report and delete unwanted text messages. Use your phone’s “report junk” option to report unwanted texts to your messaging app or forward them to 7726 (SPAM).

Learn about the newest scam and what to do if you're a victim of a text scam: https://iowadot.gov/news/2026-03-27/fraudulent-text-messages-target-recipients-false-claims-unpaid-tolls-or-traffic-violations

03/02/2026

03/02/2026

Notice of Public Hearing. If you have any questions, please contact a Chickasaw County Supervisor or the Chickasaw County Auditors Office.

12/29/2025

6:45 P.M. Update

Road conditions have drastically improved since our first update thanks to the State and County road crews. We have resumed normal towing procedures.

Continue to drive with caution and be safe.

Sheriff Ryan Shawver

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12/29/25

🚨 Winter Storm Towing Update 🚨

As of 9:10 a.m., towing will be handled case by case based on vehicle location and road conditions.

Vehicles on heavily traveled roads—especially state highways—will remain in place unless they are impeding traffic. This is for the safety of law enforcement and tow operators until conditions improve.

Other situations will be evaluated as they arise.

If needed, we will come get you to ensure your safety.

We are working closely with state and county road crews and will re-evaluate conditions around noon today.

For current road conditions go to 511ia.org

Please stay safe.

Sheriff Ryan Shawver

Reports regarding traffic incidents, winter road conditions, traffic cameras, active and planned construction, etc.