Winterset Police Department

10/14/2026

Please join us in welcoming Officer Kyle Petersen to our department! Officer Petersen was sworn in at the last City Council meeting. He comes to us with 10 years of experience and is a certified Drug Recognition Expert and K9 handler. Officer Petersen will also be joined by his K9 partner, "Zeke."

09/30/2026

▪️The City of Winterset is preparing for the potential of significant rainfall tonight through Thursday night into early Friday morning.

▪️The National Weather Service is forecasting 2 to 5 inches of rain, with localized totals that could reach 6 inches.

▪️City departments have coordinated preemptively placing pumps and equipment throughout the community, and road barricades are ready for rapid deployment if street closures become necessary.

▪️Residents should anticipate the possibility of localized street flooding and overwhelmed storm sewers.

▪️If you encounter water over a road or a barricaded street, do not drive through. Turn around, don't drown.

▪️If your property has experienced basement water or storm sewer backups in past events, please take precautionary steps now. Move valuables off basement floors, check sump pumps to ensure they are working, confirm that discharge lines carry water outside and away from the foundation, and clear debris from private drains where it can safely be done. Taking action now can reduce damage and help crews focus on critical needs.

▪️City staff will continue to monitor conditions and respond as needed. Please remain alert and follow updates from the City of Winterset and the National Weather Service.

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09/27/2026

09/19/2026

Were thankful to have SRO Garrison and for everything he does for the PD, school, and the community.

09/17/2026

🛑NEW STOP SIGN🛑

New stop signs have been placed at N. 16th Ave and W. Jefferson Ave for northbound and southbound traffic. This creates an all-way stop at this intersection. Please be extra cautious in that area until everyone gets used to the new signs.

09/11/2026

UPDATE: Our phones are working again.

The Police Department phone lines are currently down. If you need to call the PD, please utilize the Sheriff's Office phone number 515-462-3575 (option 8 ). If there is an emergency, dial 911.

09/03/2026

Don't labor over finding a sober ride this holiday weekend- Use this voucher from Doll Distributing!

Voucher is valid from 9/4-9/7 in Iowa and has limited quantities available. Plan ahead, have fun, and get home safely!

08/23/2026

School starts tomorrow! Be on the lookout for kids walking, bus stops, and new drivers. We hope all of the students and staff have a great first day and a great school year!

08/21/2026

If you are wondering who is the one going around Winterset during the day knocking on doors, it is a university student from Europe, Estonia ( Luise Laas), she is doing a summer exchange program selling educational books and apps for families from young toddler all the way to college prep. This is Luise's 1st week in Winterset, so if you see her, don't be shy to tell hi to her. Luise is legit and has acquired her vendor's permit approved by the City Hall. Madison County Sheriff's Office

08/13/2026

NEWS☀️
GTSB is partnering with law enforcement statewide to support enforcement efforts aimed at decreasing impaired driving. From August 19-September 7, agencies are participating in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over high-visibility enforcement project.
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Read More: https://dps.iowa.gov/press-releases