Decatur County IA EMA

10/21/2026

THANK YOU!

Also huge thanks to Iowa Towing & Recovery.

10/16/2026

🚨 LEARNING TODAY, PREPARING FOR TOMORROW! 🚨

🚒🚓🌪️ Decatur County Emergency Management spent the past few days in Ankeny attending the Iowa Homeland Security Conference!

Emergency management is about more than responding when disaster strikes. It’s about planning ahead, building relationships, staying informed, and making sure we’re ready when our communities need us most.

Throughout the conference, we had the opportunity to learn about new strategies, exchange ideas, and connect with emergency management and public safety professionals from across Iowa.

💡 Why does this matter for Decatur County?

Because the knowledge we gain and the partnerships we build today can make a difference tomorrow when severe weather, emergencies, or disasters impact our communities.

We may be a small, rural county, but that doesn’t mean we can’t be BIG on preparedness! 💪

We’re heading home with fresh ideas, valuable resources, and an even stronger commitment to keeping Decatur County safe, prepared, and resilient.

Our mission remains the same: Prepare. Respond. Recover. Together. ❤️🤍💙

10/15/2026

Weekend update ‼️

10/09/2026

If you have time Saturday morning, why don’t you come out and support our local special Olympic athletes at the 2nd Annual Solar Plunge.

10/06/2026

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE – PLEASE PLAN AHEAD! 🚧

Heads up, Decatur County! Beginning Monday, October 26, 2026, at 7:00 AM, Clarke Decatur Street will be CLOSED between 110th Avenue and 120th Avenue until further notice.

📍 Closure Location: Clarke Decatur Street between 110th Ave. and 120th Ave.
➡️ Richland Township – Section 5
➡️ Clarke County Doyle Township – Section 32

⚠️ Please plan ahead, allow yourself a little extra travel time, and use an alternate route while the closure is in place.

And remember—the barricades aren’t a suggestion. 😅 If the sign says ROAD CLOSED, please don’t make your vehicle audition for an episode of Can I Make It Through? 🚗💨

Please share this post to help spread the word, especially with anyone who regularly travels Clarke Decatur Street.

🚧 Closure begins: 7:00 AM – October 26, 2026
🚧 Duration: Until further notice

Stay safe and drive carefully! 🚔🦺

10/02/2026

We have had the pleasure to work with Trooper Clark as he worked PT for Decatur Co.

Please join the Iowa Department of Public Safety in extending our gratitude and appreciation to Senior Trooper Tom Clark #395, who is officially retiring TODAY, after 32 years of service!

Originally from Melcher-Dallas, Iowa, Trooper Clark attended college at Indian Hills in Ottumwa. While attending college, he worked as a reserve deputy and part-time jailer for Marion County. He also worked part-time for the Pleasantville Police Department and part-time for the Melcher Police Department.

Trooper Clark was offered and accepted a position with the Iowa Department of Public Safety in 1994 with the Iowa Capitol Police Division. In 1997, he was promoted to the Iowa State Patrol in District 1 and was assigned to Dallas County, where he worked the majority of his career. In 2019, he transferred to Decatur County in District 2 and has been there ever since.

Trooper Clark was a staple on the midnight shift in District 1 and District 2, working them permanently for many years. Trooper Clark was also a K-9 handler for multiple years and was assigned to the Interdiction Team. He contributed or assisted with numerous drug arrests and cash seizures throughout this time.

Throughout his career, Trooper Clark has been involved with many high-profile incidents. A couple of noteworthy examples are the apprehension of 2 separate murder suspects and receiving a commendation for locating and freeing a kidnapping victim early in his career. Trooper Clark has been an invaluable asset for our department and for the State of Iowa as a whole.

Congratulations, Trooper Clark, and best wishes on your retirement!

10/01/2026

Thanks Decatur Co for an amazing 4 years serving you!

10/01/2026

UPADTE ‼️ extended to Friday evening