Clarion Iowa Police Department

05/02/2026

Tornado sirens testing at 1pm today!!

05/01/2026

UPDATE*****
SHE HAS BEEN LOCATED!
THE BELMOND POLICE DEPARTMENT WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE WHO CALLED IN, STOPPED US, OR REACHED OUT IN ANY OTHER WAY! OUR COMMUNITY IS PHENOMENAL!!!
The Belmond Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a Missing Juvenile:
Zoey Cother was last seen in Belmond before bed on April 28, 2026.
Zoey is a white, 15 year old female, approximately 5 7, 110 lbs.
Zoey is believed to be in the Spencer, Iowa area.
If you have any information about this case, please contact Belmond Police Department at 1-877-442-3357.
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04/27/2026

Law enforcement officers have received numerous complaints lately regarding non-licensed drivers operating golf carts on city streets. There are guidelines on where golf carts can be driven and who may drive them. Ordinance 78 in the City of Clarion Code of Ordinances includes the following:

78.03 OPERATION LIMITATIONS. Golf carts may be used on public streets of the City between sunup and sundown, but may not be operated on Main Street, County Road 38 [2nd Street NW/SW], or State HWY 3 [Central Avenue E/W], except to cross same.

78.04 DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIRED. No golf carts shall be operated in permitted areas by anyone who does not have a valid driver's license as defined in Chapter 321 of the Code of Iowa (www.legis.iowa.gov).

78.05 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. All golf carts within the meaning of this chapter shall display a slow-moving vehicle emblem on the rear of said golf carts and have a red bicycle safety flag on said golf carts and additionally said golf carts must have adequate brakes.

All City ordinances are available for review by visiting the City of Clarion website at www.clarioniowa.gov.

04/13/2026

From all of us at the Clarion Police Department, we extend our sincere gratitude to our dispatchers during Telecommunicators Appreciation Week. We are proud to serve alongside you!

03/24/2026

ATTENTION!
CITY OF CLARION
WILL BE FLUSHING FIRE HYDRANTS

1st AVE S.E. & N.E Monday April 6
N.E. Tuesday April 7
South Wednesday April 8
NW & West Thursday April 9

Please check your water before starting laundry!
1. To avoid drawing sediment/rust particles into the hot water heater, turn on the cold water tap first to check for discolored water.
2. If the water looks discolored run the cold tap water for a few minutes until it clears.
• Residents may experience temporary low water pressure while flushing is being conducted.
• Extended Impact: Adjacent neighborhoods may also experience temporary water discoloration.
• Safety Assurance: Laboratory testing confirms that, despite discoloration, the water remains safe and free from harmful bacteria.

We appreciate your patience as we complete this vital maintenance.

12/31/2025

Phones down for safer driving! Fines start at $100, plus court costs. Enforcement begins tomorrow, 1/1/26.

12/31/2025

2026 parking permits are now available at the Clarion PD. Below are links to review City Ordinances regarding Limited and Permitted Parking. The PD office is open from 8a-4p M-F. If you aren't able to make it in for your new permit during those hours, a later time may be arranged in advance. Please call 515-532-3831 and we'll do our best to accommodate your schedule. Officers will begin enforcement on January 16. If you own more than one vehicle that sits in a City lot, each must be permitted. Fines for parking infractions are $40 per vehicle, per occurrence. Cash accepted; credit/debit cards will have service charges added.

https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/clarionia/latest/clarion_ia/0-0-0-2021

https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/clarionia/latest/clarion_ia/0-0-0-2033

12/28/2025

Conditions are no better in town. Please stay home!!

There is a road out there somewhere. Working a six vehicle accident on Hwy 69. I-35 is closed from Ames to Clear Lake. Stay home. Watch football or make cookies, we don’t care what you do as long as you are safe at home. Winter has won and summer can come at anytime.

12/25/2025

Thank you Colleen Meier for the Christmas goodies. Delicious as always!!

12/24/2025

Wishing all residents of Clarion a very Merry Christmas! Thank you to all our First Responders who are on duty away from their families during the holidays - we appreciate you!