Mills County Sheriff's Office

06/16/2026

Last week Sgt. Spunaugle with K9 Rosco and Investigator Ripperger were invited to come and speak to the kids at the Mills County YMCA for the Summer Day camp.

K9 Rosco showed off his searching skills and Sgt. Spunaugle answered a lot of questions about being a K9 handler.

Investigator Ripperger showed the equipment he uses to recover evidence, and the kids had the opportunity to complete a safety packet to take home with their fingerprints inside.

We are blessed to be invited to these events and make positive impacts on the children of the community.

06/16/2026

06/10/2026

Today Sgt. Spunaugle and SRO Deputy Farnan got to speak to the kids at the Lakin Child Development Center in Malvern.

The kids learned about K9 Rosco and how to be safe in the community.

06/09/2026

Summer means ATV & UTV/ORV are on public roads - almost as much as vehicles in some Iowa towns. But they're different:
*Driver must be 18+ with valid driver’s license.
*Max. speed 35 mph.
*Slow-moving vehicle sign.
*Headlight(s) on.
Learn more: https://iowadot.gov/consultants-contractors/traffic-safety/driving-your-atv-or-utvorv-iowa-public-roads

06/09/2026

Lt Mather had the pleasure of attending the “Touch-a-Truck” event hosted by the Lakin Library in Tabor today.

06/05/2026

This week, we had the privilege of honoring the retirement of long-time Detention Officer Kitt Childers.

For 20 years, Kitt has faithfully served the citizens of Mills County with dedication, professionalism, and compassion. Her commitment to the Mills County Sheriff’s Office and the countless lives she has touched throughout her career have left a lasting impact on our agency and community.

We are grateful for her years of service and the example she has set for those who have had the opportunity to work alongside her.

Please join us in congratulating Kitt on this well-deserved retirement. We wish her good health, happiness, and many wonderful adventures in the years ahead.

Thank you for your 20 years of service, Kitt. You will be missed, but never forgotten. 💚💛

06/05/2026

06/03/2026