The Sheriff's Office is responsible in enforcing state, county and city ordinances within Delaware County, Iowa.

The Sheriff is an elected Delaware County official serving a four year term.

The Sheriff's Office is responsible in enforcing state, county and city ordinances within the county. Duties of the office include but are not limited to the following:

Reports of, and investigation of, thefts, vandalisms, assaults, illegal drug activity, reported child and/or domestic abuse, accidents and all other criminal allegations. Deputies are also responsible for the enforcement of traffic laws.

The Sheriff's Office is also required to carry out duties related with civil process including but not limited to:

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 provides 24 hour dispatching of Law Enforcement, Fire and EMS Services within Delaware County.

Frequently Requested Resources:

Backbone Area Counseling Center
709 West Main Street
Manchester, Iowa 52057
Phone: (563) 927-7330

Department of Correctional Services
106 South Tama Street
P.O. Box 1
Manchester, IA 52057
Phone: (563) 927-5911

Domestic Violence Advocate
Phone: (563) 927-6646
Hotline: (800) 332-5899

Iowa State Patrol District 10
15239 35th Street
Oelwein, Iowa 50662-9446
Phone: (319) 283-5521
Fax: (319) 283-2046
Informational website:
http://accidentreports.iowa.gov or http://www.dps.state.ia.us/

Juvenile Court Services
106 South Tama Street
P.O. Box 362
Manchester, IA 52057
Phone: (563) 927-5177
Fax: (563) 927-6164

Substance Abuse Service Center
909 West Main
Manchester, Iowa 52057
Phone: (563) 927-5112
www.sasc-dbq.org