Sheriff Casey Schmidt

08/16/2026

Let’s go!! Congratulations Belle!

08/13/2026

Tama County people! Swing by the Iowa State Sheriffs' & Deputies' Association booth! Let’s see how many photos we can get of Tama County folks!

🐾 K9 Kaya is stealing hearts at the Iowa State Fair!

K9 Kaya and Deputy Wall are down at the Fair with Sheriff Schmidt today, hanging out at the Iowa State Sheriffs and Deputies Association booth.

If you’re at the Fair, come say hi, meet Kaya, and grab a picture with us! At the booth till 5pm!

And if you’re from Tama County, we especially want to see you. Let’s see how many pictures we can get with Tama County residents before the day is over!

Come find us at the ISSDA booth! Kaya will be waiting! 🐕‍🦺

08/06/2026

07/04/2026

Every year I’ve worked at the Sheriff’s Office, I’ve been in the Dysart 4th of July Parade, and every year my wife has been right there with me.

This year she showed up, rolled her eyes at the official Tama County Sheriff America 250 Sheriff’s uniform, and still stood next to me anyway.

That is love.

Happy 250th birthday, America.🇺🇸

06/21/2026

Kaya spent 10 minutes around a helicopter and now refuses to ride in a squad car.

06/14/2026

Friday night at Corn Carnival with my favorite people and the greatest flag in the world.

Happy Flag Day. 🇺🇸

06/05/2026

05/28/2026

Calling all photographers! Youth and adults are invited to showcase their creativity and capture the beauty, meaning, and inspiration of flags flying across our county! Submit up to two original photos to Jake Buchanan, Tama County Economic Development Director at [email protected]. Please include your name, the location where the photo was taken, and your contact information with your submission. Tama County Board of Supervisors will select inspiring entries to be displayed in the Tama County Annex Building. Don’t miss the chance to have your photography featured and celebrate community pride through your lens! Deadline to submit is June 12.

05/18/2026

I just recently wrapped up my first legislative session on the ISSDA Legislative Committee. Sheriff Brad Shutts, Jasper County “volunteered” me for it, and honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Looking back, I’m glad he did. I’ve never considered myself a politics guy. I know some people will say, “You’re the sheriff. That’s politics.” Fair enough. But anyone who knows me knows I’m not very good at playing the whole politics game. I do what I believe is right, and I don’t change depending on the room I’m in. I’m still learning in this role every day, and if I get something wrong, we address it and make it right. That’s part of the job.

Being at the Capitol opened my eyes fast. Decisions made down there obviously don’t stay down there. They show up here. One of the biggest things that has stood out to me in my short time as sheriff is that rural Iowa does not always get a fair shake. Sometimes small counties get overlooked or treated like an afterthought. That is exactly why it matters who is sitting in those rooms, who is speaking up, and who actually understands the communities they represent.

From what I saw, the ISSDA Legislative Committee is about public safety and advocating for the counties we serve. We are looking at proposed laws and asking what they actually mean once they leave Des Moines and land here in the real world. I have seen and heard comments from people saying ISSDA only lobbies for itself. After being part of the process, I can honestly say that is not what I saw. Yes, ISSDA has lobbyists, and they are very good at what they do. But the conversations I heard and were a part of were focused on people, safety, responsibility, and the real world impact legislation has on victims, deputies, taxpayers, jail staff, and communities across Iowa.

I am still new to the committee, and I still have plenty to learn, but I walked away with a much better understanding and a lot more respect for the legislative committee and the people involved in it. There are sheriffs, deputies, command staff, and others who take this responsibility seriously and understand that what gets passed at the Capitol eventually affects every county in Iowa. So yes, I am glad Sheriff Shutts volunteered me. Because at the end of the day, somebody has to be in those rooms speaking for counties like ours, and that is exactly what I intend to do.

05/09/2026

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