Dubuque County Sheriff's Office

04/10/2026

𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝟵-𝟭-𝟭 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀

UPDATE: 8:30 a.m., April 12 - Dispatch was notified this morning that this issue has been fully resolved.

ORIGINAL ANNOUNCEMENT : An accidental, construction-related fiber optic line cut is affecting phone service for both landlines and some mobile carriers in the Dubuque area this afternoon.

If you need to call 9-1-1 or non-emergency dispatch (563-589-4415) and your phone service is impacted by this issue, it is recommended to continue trying 9-1-1 even if your initial call does not go through. Another option is to try using a different phone, if possible. If your carrier supports the text to 9-1-1 feature, that is also an option to connect with 9-1-1 until the fiber line is repaired.

04/01/2026

DES MOINES, Iowa - April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and it’s time to turn awareness into action. The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) is partnering with the Central Iowa Traffic Safety Task Force (CITSTF), and law enforcement across the state April 6-10 to enforce Iowa's Hands-Free Driving Law. The goal of this project is to educate drivers about the importance of driving distraction-free and to help drivers comply with the law going forward. This project coincides with the national distracted driving enforcement wave occurring from April 6-13.

Iowa's Hands-Free Driving Law went into effect with a warning period on July 1, 2025, and citations began being issued by law enforcement on January 1, 2026. Since January 1, 2026, over 2,400 citations and over 1,900 warnings have been issued. The law prohibits the use of electronic devices beyond a single touch while driving unless they are used in a hands-free mode. The passing of this law is a key factor that contributed to the historic low number of traffic fatalities recorded in 2025.

With so many ways to go hands-free, there's a solution for every device and every vehicle. Some of the options to go hands-free include using voice commands, speaker phone, AUX cords, Bluetooth, or phone mounts.

Now a moving violation in Iowa, penalties for violating this law (Iowa Code 321.276) include a fine of $170. By enforcing this law and bringing awareness to the dangers of distracted driving, we hope to save lives and increase safety on Iowa roads.

03/30/2026

03/19/2026

Dubuque County Budget meeting is set for April 6th at 9:00 AM. Information can be accessed here:

03/09/2026

The following skis were left behind at Sundown Mountain on March 7th. It is believed that someone may have grabbed the same make and model of ski but just different length. We are asking everyone to check their skis to verify that they are the correct size. The skis that were taken were either a 140 or 142 in length and these 138 were left behind. It is believed that this was a complete mistake in just grabbing the wrong identical pair of skis outside of the length. If this was you, please contact our office so that we can make the exchange and get each pair back to the rightful owner.

03/04/2026

If you or anyone you know is interested in an exciting career with the Dubuque County Sheriff's Office, please see the flyer below! Becoming a Correctional Officer is an rewarding field for those interested in law enforcement, and can also lead to becoming a Deputy Sheriff with our organization in the future. Apply now!

03/02/2026

We would like to remind everyone about hands free driving law in Iowa. Remember hands free means exactly that. Please drive safe.

02/12/2026

The Dubuque County Sheriff's Office is hosting a Civil Service test for the Deputy Sheriff position on April 18th, 2026. Those wishing to apply can check our website under the "Employment" tab, use the QR code below, or reach out to Kelly at [email protected]. Stay safe, and we hope to see you on the 18th!

02/04/2026

Help ID. The Dubuque County Sheriff's Office is investigating the theft of skis. The vehicle and persons pictured are people of interest. Please DM us to help solve this case.

01/08/2026

To all area residents: In November, a firearm was located on Balltown Road and turned in to the Sheriff's Office. Efforts to find the owner have been unsuccessful. If you lost a firearm in that area a couple months ago and can provide identifying make, model, and serial number of the missing weapon (which must match the same information on the found weapon), please feel free to reach out to Investigator Jill Bellmann at 563-582-1648. Thanks, and stay safe!