Tama County Sheriff's Office

06/07/2026

06/07/2026

Yesterday kept deputies busy.

Deputies responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 30 east of V18 involving an intoxicated driver. The driver was arrested after providing a breath sample well over the legal limit.

Later in the day, deputies responded to a rollover crash involving a package delivery van.

Thankfully, no life threatening injuries were reported in either crash.

It’s easy to think a crash won’t happen to you until it does. Yesterday was a good reminder that it only takes a few seconds for a normal day to turn into a bad one.

Please wear your seatbelt, pay attention to the road, and never get behind the wheel after drinking.

Stay safe, Tama County.

06/05/2026

Deadline is next Monday, June 8th by 3pm!

06/04/2026

𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐈𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄
𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝐀𝐓𝐕 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟏

On June 4, 2026, at about 5:20 p.m., Tama County, Iowa 911 Communications received a report of an ATV accident in the 3400 block of Highway 21. Belle Plaine Fire, Belle Plaine Ambulance, and our office responded.

This was a single‑vehicle ATV incident. The driver was injured and taken to the hospital.

We want to remind the public to keep safety at the front of their mind when operating ATVs or UTVs. Following basic safety practices can help prevent serious injuries.

No further information is available at this time.

Sheriff Casey Schmidt

06/04/2026

Just a heads‑up for everyone!

Saule Petreikyte is going door‑to‑door in the area. She works with Southwestern Advantage and is here for the summer selling educational materials for kids through college‑age students.

Saule is a college student from Lithuania and has a valid permit to sell in Tama County. You may see her walking neighborhoods or stopping by homes over the next several weeks.

If you ever want to double‑check a permit or have questions about door‑to‑door sales, you can reach out to your local city office or law enforcement.

05/28/2026

The Tama County Sheriff’s Office is proud to help share the Tama County Flag Day Photo Contest being organized by Tama County Economic Development. 🇺🇸

We encourage everyone to submit photos showcasing the American flags flying across Tama County!

Be sure to give Tama County Economic Development a follow as they continue working to support and strengthen our communities.

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.

05/27/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

On Sunday, May 10, 2026, at approximately 2:56 p.m., the Tama County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway E66 and Highway V18 in Tama County. Based on the preliminary investigation, a personal pickup truck that responding to a an emergency fire call failed to yield the right of way to the vehicle traveling east bound on HWY E66 causing a collision.

Both drivers suffered serious injuries in the crash. The driver of the vehicle traveling eastbound on E66 has since passed away as a result of injuries sustained in the crash.

Because this has now become a fatality investigation, the Tama County Sheriff’s Office has been in contact with the Iowa State Patrol regarding any further investigation moving forward.

Overall, this is a very sad and tragic situation for everyone involved.

Sheriff Casey Schmidt
Tama County Sheriff’s Office