Clarke County Sheriff's Reserves

03/21/2026

BURN BAN

After consulting with Counties Fire Chiefs a burn ban has been requested to Iowa State Fire Marshal for a burn ban for Clarke County. We are both wet and dry at the same time. The ground is extremely wet and yet the standing vegetation fuels is very dry. This makes it very difficult for fire departments to fight fires. over the last 2 days department have lost equipment trying to fight fires that started as controlled burns. Please do not burn.

02/06/2026

After consulting with the Counties Fire Chiefs, I have requested the State Fire Marshal to issue a burn ban beginning Tomorrow Friday Feburary 6th at Noon until rescinded. Dry fuels and lack of moisture has created a situation in which fires can quickly get out of control and be hard to contain.

Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a burn pit or burn trash when there is a burn ban in my county?
A burn ban does not prohibit the following: supervised, controlled burn for which a permit has been issued by the fire chief of the fire district where the burn will take place, the use of outdoor fireplaces, barbecue grills, properly supervised landfills, or the burning of trash in incinerators or trash burners made of metal, concrete, masonry, or heavy one-inch wire mesh, with no openings greater than one square inch.

12/12/2025

11/27/2025

We will be handing out toys, cookies, and coloring ornaments! We look foreword to seeing you!

09/01/2025

Happy police K9 day Sky!

05/25/2025

Have a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend. Buckle up and slow down. Ditch the distractions.

04/13/2025

Happy Dispatcher Appreciation Week to the dedicated professionals of the Clarke County Sheriff's Office. We are so grateful for the job that you do day in and day out. You work odd hours, you miss holidays, weekends, birthdays... The cost you pay is immeasurable... Thank you all!!

01/31/2025

Osceola, Iowa in southern Iowa's Clarke County is a city full of things to do including family fun, business opportunity, recreation, entertainment, tourism, and education.

12/07/2024

Join us today for annual Law Enforcement toy giveaway. Crafts, cookies, hot chocolate, toys, and more! 1-5 @ the fire station.

11/14/2024

November 14th is National Seatbelt Day. Seat belts saved an estimated 14,955 lives and could have saved an additional 2,549 people if they had been wearing seat belts, in 2017 (NHTSA).

Today, take a moment to make sure lap and shoulder belts fit properly for all passengers in your vehicle. For more information and safety guidelines, visit https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/seat-belts