Dunkerton - IA Police Department

11/29/2023

10/24/2017

Parents... Be sure to bring your ghouls and goblins to the Dunkerton Police Department Halloween night Tuesday, October 31 between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. We will be handing out glow necklaces and bracelets again this year to ensure better visibility to keep your children safe while they are trick or treating.

08/25/2017

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Within this last week, the Tama County Sheriff's Office received a report from the Black Hawk County Sheriff's Office of a suspicious male subject who had attempted to make contact with a female driver who was stopped at the road construction on HWY 21, just south of HWY D65 in Tama County. The female had advised Black Hawk County Dispatch that the male subject did have a vehicle parked on the side of the road. A Tama County Deputy responded and was unable to locate the vehicle or the male subject.

The Black Hawk County and Linn County Sheriff Office's have reported similar incidents. Both of these Sheriff Offices have reported assaults associated with these incidents.

We urge caution in driving on the roads as well as reporting suspicious activity immediately.

These incidents have been reported near and after dark.

Please see the attached press release from the Black Hawk County Sheriff's Office - Waterloo, Iowa

If you have any questions, please contact the Tama County Sheriff's Office at 641-484-3760. If you don't feel comfortable or if someone you do not know approaches you while you are stopped or have pulled over, please lock your doors and call 911 so a deputy can investigate.

08/09/2017

The Dunkerton Police Department has been receiving numerous complaints about golf cart operations in town. Please remember:

1) Golf carts are prohibited from being operated on Canfield St.
2) Golf carts must be equipped with a slow moving vehicle sign and a bicycle safety flag visible at least one foot above the roof.
3) Golf carts can only be operated between the hours of sunrise
and sunset
4) Golf cart owners must possess a permit from the city to
operate a golf cart on city streets from the city.
- Must show proof that the operator is at least 16 YOA
AND possess a valid driver's license
- Proof that the owner and operator have liability insurance
covering the operation of golf carts on city streets of $30,000
minimum.
5) Maximum capacity for a golf cart is limited to 2, unless the golf
cart is designed to carry 4 passengers.
6) No person weighing less than 40lbs, or under 5yrs. of age
shall be a passenger on a golf cart while in motion on City
streets. No golf cart shall be operated on a city street in
excess of 25 mph.

It has also been brought to our attention by numerous concerned citizens that golf cart operators are not yielding to pedestrians on the walking trail. We are asking golf cart operators to be courteous and yield to walkers and bike riders on the trail and let them pass without having to step off the trail.

VIOLATION AND PENALTY

Any person found to be in violation of this chapter is guilty of a simple misdemeanor and shall be subject to a fine of fifty dollars ($50) and revocation of their golf cart permit for two(2) months.

Any person found to be in violation of this chapter twice in a twelve (12) month period shall be subject to a fine of one hundred ($100.00) and revocation of their golf cart permit for six (6) months.

Any person found to be in violation of this chapter three (3) times in a two (2) year period shall be subject to fine of two hunred ($200) dollars and one (1) year revocation of their golf cart permit.

Please govern yourself accordingly and appreciate the privilege of being able to operate your golf cart in Dunkerton.

07/14/2017

Dunkerton Fire, Ambulance and Police participated in 2017 Community Heroes program with the Dunkerton Community Library reading program. Thank you to the volunteers who took time out of their day help make a difference in our community!

05/19/2017

Dunkerton High school band students play the National Anthem for the Black Hawk County Peace Officer Memorial Service at the Veterans Memorial Hall Wednesday.

05/01/2017

12/16/2016

As I was walking through the hallways in school this morning, I saw this poster hanging on the wall. The best part of my job is being able see these kids every day!

11/01/2016

Thank you for the glow necklace and bracelet! What a great idea to keep the kiddos safe!!

10/28/2016

Parents, Once again this year, the Dunkerton Police Department will be handing out glow necklaces and bracelets during Trick or Treat hours. Please bring your children to the Dunkerton City Hall between 5:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. Monday October 31st. We look forward to seeing you!

05/18/2016