Madison County Sheriff's Office

10/02/2026

Thank you Rochelle and Suzanne! We appreciate your act of kindness in memory of Pastor Al Henderson, and we enjoyed the stories and memories you shared with us this morning.

Thank you again!
Winterset Police Department

09/14/2026

***UPDATE***
State Hwy 92 east of Winterset and west of Bevington has been opened back up. Thank you for your patience.

Deputies and other first responders are on scene of 2 vehicle crash in the 2600blk of State Hwy 92 or 4 miles east of Winterset.

Please avoid this area as traffic leaving Winterset eastbound has been stopped/diverted. Traffic leaving Bevington westbound has also been stopped/diverted.

09/10/2026

On September 8, 2026, the Madison County Sheriff’s took a vandalism report at the Talk Shop Lounge east of St Charles. Buildings and multiple pieces of heavy equipment suffered severe damage. Anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy Don Kinney or Deputy Chad Hollerud at the below phone number and emails. Anyone providing information can remain anonymous.

515-462-3575 ext 8

[email protected] (Deputy Kinney)

[email protected] (Deputy Hollerud)

08/23/2026

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

08/19/2026

***UPDATE***

US Hwy 169 is back open

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Effective immediately US Hwy 169 north of Cu***ng Rd in Madison County will be closed to all through traffic to 105th Street. Traffic north of 105th street will be completely shut down and an alternate route will be needed north of 105th Street.

This is due to a large fire in Dallas County near the Madison County line.

08/12/2026

07/30/2026

***UPDATE***

All administrative lines are back up and working again. Thank you for your patience.

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Our office is currently experience admin phone difficulties. At this time, we are unable to accept non-emergent phone calls.

Please be advised that our 911 phone are working. If you have an emergency, please call. We will update the public once our non-emergency line is back up and working.

Thank you for your patience during this time.

07/14/2026

Congratulations Captain Shortt! It’s been a pleasure to work with you. Enjoy your well deserved retirement.

07/03/2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!

Winterset's Courthouse Historic District is looking patriotic today. Sunshine after a bit of rain. Happy 250th, America. Happy 150th, Madison County Courthouse.