Van Buren County Iowa Sheriff's Office

09/04/2026

The WARD/CHRISTY Sheriff Sale Scheduled for September 9, 2026 has been cancelled.

08/26/2026

08/25/2026

Another scam is circulating in regards to the Fall Festival coming up in October. This particular email came from a person named Emily Taylor but could use any name. They claim to take Cash App, Pay Pal or Chime for payment. The only way to register for the fall festival is through an application on Keosauqua.com or at Hotel Manning in person. Please contact Joy at Hotel Manning if you have questions about vendor space or any other information on the event itself. DO NOT SEND MONEY THROUGH ANY APPS! The email looks like the following:

I’m handling the vendor coordination and registration process for the event, so you can communicate directly with me regarding vendor spaces, registration, event information, and general vendor questions.

Event Location

The festival takes place in Keosauqua, Iowa. The specific vendor area and placement details, including setup instructions and arrival information, will be provided to confirmed vendors as part of the registration process.

Contact Information

For vendor questions and registration, please communicate with me by email. At this time, I’m handling vendor communications through email, which allows me to keep all registration information, questions, and confirmations organized and documented.

Your friend is welcome to email me directly with her questions as well, or you can pass this email along to her and I’ll be happy to assist her.

If you could also send me your business name, type of products or food you’ll be offering, preferred booth size, and whether you need electricity, I can provide the appropriate information for your setup.

Thank you again for your interest in the Keosauqua Fall Festival. I look forward to helping you and your friend with the vendor arrangements.

Best regards,
Emily

08/20/2026

The Van County Sheriff’s Office has recently received reports of scam phone calls from individuals claiming to be with Van Buren County Sheriff's Office. The calls are coming in under the Sheriff Office phone number. They are stating you missed a court date or jury duty and a warrant will be put out if you do not send money right away. These calls are fraudulent!!
Scammers are counting on emotions and a sense of urgency to convince people to send money before verifying the situation. Van Buren County Sheriff or the Van Buren County Courthouse will never call and demand payment, wire transfers, or other forms of payment over the phone.
If you receive a call;
• Stay calm and do not send money
• Do not provide personal or financial information and
HANG UP
A quick phone call to the Sheriff's Office 319-293-3426 to verify the situation could prevent you or a loved one of lost money.

Thank you and please share this post and tell your elderly loved ones to be aware and not give any information over the phone.

08/19/2026

🇺🇸 THOUGHTS & PRAYERS 🇺🇸

The Iowa State Sheriffs’ & Deputies’ Association extends our thoughts, prayers, and support to the Iowa State Patrol trooper who was shot and injured in the line of duty yesterday.

We stand with the trooper, their family, fellow Iowa State Patrol members, and everyone affected by this incident.

🙏 We’re praying for a swift and full recovery.

Stay strong. Stay safe. We stand with you. 💙

08/05/2026

A wallet was brought into the Sheriff's Office this morning. It was found in the city park near the walk area. If you lost a wallet recently please contact the Sheriff's Office at 319-293-3426.

07/30/2026

Staff of the Van Buren Sheriff’s office spent Tuesday evening talking with families during the Healthy Kids Fair at the high school gym. Approximately 300 children enjoyed the evening and received bookbags, school supplies and many other items.

The winner of our raffle drawing was Hadley W. Congratulations Hadley!

07/30/2026

Public Service Announcement:

Saule Petreikyte is going door‑to‑door in the area. She works with Southwestern Advantage and is here for the summer selling educational materials for kids through college‑age students.
Saule is a college student from Lithuania. You may see her walking neighborhoods or stopping by homes over the next several weeks.

Send a message to learn more