De Soto Police Department

06/02/2026

Please be aware of an increase of children on city streets, sidewalks, and in neighborhoods as summer begins. Motorists also need to be aware of the increase of children on electric scooters, electric bikes, and other electronic toy devices that transport children.

With school out for the summer and the neighborhoods busier all hours of the day, please keep these safety tips in mind while riding/operating.

Please click on the pictures below for additional information.

05/26/2026

🚧‼️ HEADS UP, F90 COMMUTERS! ‼️🚧

Beginning this Tuesday, May 26th, F90 South of De Soto to Van Meter will be closed to thru traffic from Osage Avenue to R Avenue for a pavement widening & rehabilitation project.

🚗 Detour Route:
Drivers should follow the posted detour using Interstate 80 from Highway 169 to R22 (Ute Avenue). Please note that the Van Meter I-80 EB Exit Ramp is also closed until late August of this year. Access will be maintained for residents living within the project limits only.

Project information: www.iceasb.org
Or contact the Dallas County Road Department at 515-993-4289.

05/25/2026

05/13/2026

The family of Sgt. Declan Coady recently sent us a letter of appreciation and thanks for assistance with their son's procession. Sgt. Alex Wagenknecht represented the City of De Soto in assisting proper respects were paid to Sgt. Coady and family during that time. We thank them for this correspondence and never forget the sacrifice and dedication of both Sgt. Coady and his family.

05/12/2026

Thank you to the kind ladies at Faith Lutheran Church & Preschool for dropping off these tasty homemade cookies. We are SO grateful for your thoughtfulness toward us every year during National Police Week! 🙂🍪

05/04/2026

Wishing our community a safe & galactic Star Wars Day! Whether you walk on the light side, the dark side, or just the sidewalk, we will be here to help keep the peace & our “galaxy” protected. 💫

04/27/2026

Knock Knock! Who's there? 🚪🤔

Representatives from Mad City Windows & Bath are visiting town with an approved permit.

Feel free to hear them out, or give a polite "no thanks" through your doorbell cam. We just don't suggest nosediving off your couch in a panic after seeing an unfamiliar face approaching. Rug burn is way more painful than a window estimate! 🛋️🤸‍♂️

04/03/2026

Don’t forget to hop over to our Easter event tomorrow morning! It’s going to be egg-filled with fun due to all of our fantastic community sponsors. We hope to see you there! 🐣🐰🥚

🚒De Soto Fire Department
👶🏻One Hundred Acre Woods Childcare and Preschool
🚜Bobcat of De Soto
💡Conner Electric
🐷Grems "Pit Happens BBQ"
🛣️I-80 Trailers - Sales, Parts and Service
🌡️Dahl Heating & Cooling
🥩Ohana Steakhouse
🏦Earlham Savings Bank
🏠Diverse Solutions LLC