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10/31/2026

This dog was found running at large in the 700 block of North 13th St. If you know the owner please have them contact the Estherville Police Department at 812-362-3515.

10/28/2026

This wonderful Blue Heeler Mix was found by the Emmet County Animal Shelter in the 1500 Block of 1st Ave N earlier today.

If anyone knows the owner(s), please contact us or have the owner(s) contact us so we may be able to reunite them.

Thank you.

10/27/2026

Trick or Treat! Saturday, October 31, 2026 from 5:30 to 7:30.

10/17/2026

*Update: Dog owners have been located. Thank you all.

Estherville Police Officers received a call regarding two dogs located in Joe Hoye Park running at large. We ask that owners are found and contacted so they can retrieve their pet(s) at 712-362-3515.

Thank You.

10/16/2026

We are saddened to hear about the loss of Deputy Katherine Frank of the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office.
Our prayers are with her family and law enforcement friends in Sioux Falls.
May she forever Rest In Peace

09/28/2026

⚡🏍️ 𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐔𝐗 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘… 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐁𝐈𝐊𝐄/𝐄-𝐁𝐈𝐊𝐄 𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐔𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍.

We’ve received complaints about kids and teens riding minibikes and e-bikes through yards that 𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦. Some have caused damage or been disrespectful when asked to leave.

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 — 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐤𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲’𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲’𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲?

Someone else’s yard is not a riding trail. Private property requires permission.

🏍️ 𝐆𝐀𝐒 𝐎𝐑 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂 — 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐔𝐋𝐄𝐒 𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐘.

Your typical off-road minibike is NOT legal on city streets or sidewalks. And just because it’s electric doesn’t make it an e-bike — or street legal.

Some are electric motorcycles/off-road vehicles and may require licensing and registration.

Iowa Code §§ 321.18, 321.20 & 321.174

🚲 𝐏𝐄𝐃𝐀𝐋𝐒 ≠ 𝐄-𝐁𝐈𝐊𝐄

Putting pedals on an electric motorcycle or minibike doesn’t magically make it an e-bike.

A legal Iowa e-bike must have operable pedals, a seat, two or three wheels, a motor of 750 watts or less AND meet Class 1, 2 or 3 requirements.

You must be 16+ to operate a Class 3 e-bike.

Iowa Code §§ 321.1(36A) & 321.235B(6)

⚠️ 𝐃𝐎𝐍’𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐘 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐎𝐗.

Something advertised as an “e-bike” may not legally qualify. Check the wattage, assisted speed and classification.

📍 𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐘 𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐄?

Legal e-bikes can generally go anywhere bicycles are allowed.

Iowa Code § 321.235B(9)

In Sioux City, bicycles/e-bikes cannot be ridden on sidewalks in business zones, school zones or on bridge sidewalks/approaches. Pedestrians have the right-of-way where sidewalk riding is allowed.

SC Municipal Code § 10.52.050

Electric ≠ e-bike. Pedals ≠ e-bike. Electric ≠ automatically street legal.

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲’𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 — 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲’𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠.

09/25/2026

The City of Estherville, IA (pop. 5904) is seeking qualified applicants to replace the retiring Chief of Police.

Successful applicant will be a proven law enforcement leader who has strong public relations skills, can manage a department of 11 sworn officers and work collaboratively with other city departments and law enforcement agencies.

The complete job profile and application packet can be found at: https://cityofestherville.org/news_detail_T4_R139.php

09/23/2026

News Release: 09/23/2026
Estherville Police Department
ESTHERVILLE POLICE RESPOND TO STABBING

There was an error in the address on our original post. The correct address of the incident is 503 S. 15th Street.

On Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026, the Estherville Police Department was dispatched to 503 South 15th Street in reference an assault with a knife. Upon the officer’s arrival, a man was located on the property bleeding from his left arm. The suspect later was located coming out of the residence. The suspect eventually complied with the directions given by officers and was detained throughout the investigation.

Officers determined that a verbal argument within the residence escalated when apparently both subjects armed themselves with knives. The disagreement escalated resulting in 37-year-old Joshua Mitchell being stabbed in the left arm.

The suspect was identified as 29-year-old, Darrius Taylor of Emmetsburg, Iowa. Taylor was placed under arrest and transported to the Emmet County Jail. He was charged with Willful Injury Resulting in Bodily Injury, a Class D Felony. Taylor remains in the Emmet County Jail with a bond of $5,000 cash or surety.

The victim was transported to Avera Holy Family Hospital and later released.

The Estherville Police Department was assisted at the scene by the Emmet County Sheriff’s Office and the Estherville Ambulance.

All suspects are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

09/01/2026

🚨 DEPUTY SCAM CALL 🚨

We have received several reports of scam calls from someone pretending to be a Kossuth County Deputy, claiming they need to speak with the person regarding a “legal matter.”

⚠️ Please be cautious! Do not provide personal or financial information or send money. ⚠️

If you receive a suspicious call, hang up and independently verify who is calling.

The Kossuth county sheriffs office would not call you to solicit payment over the phone regarding legal matters.

Please contact us if there are any further questions.

Algona Police Department
Kossuth County Emergency Management

Address

114 N 6th Street Ste 1
Estherville, IA
51334

Telephone

+17123623515

Website

http://www.cityofestherville.org/

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