Buena Vista County Sheriff's Office

06/10/2026

TORNADO WATCH has been issued for Buena Vista County until 3am. Please be weather aware throughout the night.

Tuesday 6/9/2026 | 8:40 PM

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota until 3 AM CDT

06/10/2026

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Be weather aware and plan ahead for potential severe storms tonight!

Much of the area will experience a significant severe weather risk tonight (level 2 or 3 out of 5), especially damaging winds! Be sure you have multiple ways to get warnings at night!

05/17/2026

Update on tonight’s storm.

05/17/2026

We have had a great amount of notice on the incoming storms! Please be weather aware tonight and be prepared. As always our Deputies will be out and about if anything is needed.

05/11/2026

National Police Week gives us the opportunity to recognize the men and women behind the badge here at the Buena Vista County Sheriff’s Office.

Our deputies are more than law enforcement officers. They are neighbors, parents, coaches, mentors, friends, and members of the same communities they serve every day. They miss holidays with their families, answer calls in the middle of the night, run toward difficult situations, and carry responsibilities that most people never fully see.

The work is not always easy, and many days go unnoticed, but their dedication to keeping Buena Vista County safe never wavers. Whether responding to emergencies, helping someone through a difficult day, checking on a stranded motorist, or calming situations before they become something worse, our deputies continue to show professionalism, compassion, and commitment to this county.

This week, we want our deputies to know that their hard work and sacrifice truly matter and are deeply appreciated. We are proud of the way they serve Buena Vista County every single day.

We also remember the officers across our nation who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Their service and legacy will never be forgotten.

Please join us in thanking all law enforcement officers during National Police Week.

05/05/2026

During National Correctional Officers Week, we want to take a moment to recognize and thank our Correctional Officers for the vital work they do every day.

Your professionalism, strength, and commitment to safety and security do not go unnoticed. The role you serve is demanding, often behind the scenes, but essential to our community.

We are grateful for your dedication and proud to have you as part of our team.

Thank you for all that you do.

05/01/2026

Please join us in congratulating the following employees on their service anniversaries this month:

Sheriff Kory Elston – 26 Years (since 2000)
Dispatcher Chris Duitsman – 9 Years (since 2017)
Dispatcher Glenda Francis – 8 Years (since 2018)
Jailer Francisco Gonzalez – 3 Years (since 2023)
Bryant Dusing (Jailer/Kitchen) – 3 Years (since 2023)

Every shift, every call, and every day spent serving others adds up to something bigger—and each of you plays a part in that.

Thank you for the years you’ve given, the pride you take in your work, and the steady presence you bring to this team. We’re grateful to have you.

04/24/2026

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What started out as a joke between a few friends escalated into something much more. The picture quickly spread throughout the community and local media reported on it, causing unnecessary concern to residents and their families. Some shared the photo with public safety causing additional resources to be dispatched to the area. The picture is fake and AI generated. No tornadoes touched down in the Alta area on Thursday, April 23rd.

04/24/2026

The Buena Vista County Sheriff’s Office scored a great chance to give back to the community and we got to do it with an amazing group of Buena Vista University students who aren't afraid of hard work.

We joined forces and gave Bel Aire Beach in Lakeside a much-needed facelift. Together we hauled away several trailer loads of wood and trash, because someone's gotta do it. It was a fantastic day and we're thrilled to have been a part of it. Thanks BVU for lending a hand in this massive task, you guys rock!