Howard County Sheriff's Office

Howard County Sheriff's Office serves Cresco, IA.  Deputies are also responsible for the enforcement of traffic laws. Duties of the Sheriff Original notices and petitions, garnishments, orders, sheriff sales, room and board reimbursements, evictions, protective orders and restraining orders, involuntary commitment of persons with mental illness and /or substance abuse, duties related to condemnation of private property and the execution and return all writs and other legal processes issued by lawful authority. The Sheriff’s Office patrols the 480 square miles of the county and is the chief law enforcement for the cities of Lime Springs, Chester, Elma, Protivin, Riceville, and all other unincorporated areas of Howard County. The Sheriff’s Office provides 24 hour dispatching of Law Enforcement, Fire & EMS Services within Howard County. The Sheriff’s Office is located in the Howard County Law Enforcement Center. The Sheriff's office is a member of South Central Iowa Drug Task Force and all full-time employees are members of the Iowa State Sheriff's and Deputies Association. Non-emergency: (563) 547-3535. Dial 911 for emergencies.