Scott Van Aartsen

Sheriff Leads Tours Of New Jail During Open House

Sibley, Iowa — Several people joined Osceola County Sheriff’s Officials and Osceola County Jail staff on Saturday afternoon to get their first (and hopefully only) look at the inside of

Sheriff’s Office Warns Of Bail Bondsman Scam

Rock Rapids, Iowa — The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is warning area residents to be on alert for a telephone scam targeting family members of recently arrested individuals. Lyon County

Fire In Sutherland Destroys Car, Damages House

Sutherland, Iowa — A car was destroyed in a fire on Monday, November 2, 2026, in Sutherland. According to Sutherland Fire Chief Rich Van Beek, at about 4:40 p.m., the