Law Enforcement Center
935 Highway 69 North
Forest City, IA 50436
Patrol Dispatch: 641-585-2828
Emergency: 911
Civil Office
HOURS:Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, except weekends & holidays
Phone: 641-585-7590
Fax: 641-585-3239
Jail Division
Phone: 641-585-3236
Fax: 641-585-8811
The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office provides primary law enforcement for all of rural Winnebago County, as well as the cities of Buffalo Center, Leland, Thompson, Scarville, and Rake. Winnebago County is located in north central Iowa. The County is agricultural based and is also the home to several world class manufacturing companies.