Monona County Sheriff's Office

09/01/2026

ROAD CLOSURE: 120th/Pecan Ave to 133rd St will be closed! Please use an alternate route we will advise when the road has been opened back up!

08/22/2026

At approximately 0900 am on Saturday August 22, the Monona County Emergency Management Agency along with the Monona County Sheriff’s Office, Burgess Health Center, Ute Fire Department, Ute Rescue Service, Mapleton Fire Department, Mapleton Ambulance, Mapleton Police Department, Castana Fire Department, Onawa Fire Department and Sioux City Hazmat will be hosting a Hazmat excercise at County Highway L32 and 190th St. Multiple Emergency vehicles will be in the area at this time. THANK YOU TO ALL AGENCIES WHO PARTICIPATED!!!

08/22/2026

"I'm fine to drive" is a choice that ruins lives in a split second. 🍺❌

With about 30% of all traffic deaths linked to drunk driving, law enforcement is out in full force to keep our roads SAFE.

Protect yourself and others:
📱 Schedule a rideshare
🚕 Call a taxi
🚙 Have a sober friend drive you home

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

08/15/2026

Air bags 🤝 Seat belts

A match made in...safety! Seat belts and air bags are a team. Help them work together and Buckle Up. Every Trip. Every Time.

08/15/2026

A simple click takes 2 seconds — but it changes everything. ✅

08/15/2026

Lowering your chances of being involved in a serious crash is in your control. ✔️

Safe driving habits protect you and everyone else around you.

08/13/2026

There will not be Chamber Coffee this Friday, August 14, 2026.

Events:

Saturday, August 15th and Sunday, August 16th Swap Meet at the Monona County Fairgrounds.

Sunday, August 16th Fiber Arts Workshop at the Onawa Library 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Monday, August 17th Onawa Business Alliance Meeting at 9:30 a.m. In the Senior Room at the Community Center.

Wednesday, August 19th Onawa City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. At City Hall.

Iowa Theater will be showing Spider-man Brand New Day.

Have a good weekend!

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08/13/2026

As back-to-school season starts, daily routines change fast — drop-offs, new routes and busy mornings. Routine changes are the #1 cause for kids forgotten in a hot car.

Make these habits automatic:
⚫ Place an important item in the back seat.
⚫ Once You Park, Stop. Look. Lock.
⚫ Keep your car locked and keys out of a child's reach.

08/13/2026

EDIT: road has reopened. 160th St just West of HWY 175 is closed due to flooding.

08/13/2026

Rounds of thunderstorms are forecasted to prompt a significant risk of flash flooding in many areas of the country.

If you must be on the road during severe weather, remind your these safety tips. ⤵️