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O'Brien County Sheriff
Michael Anderson Sheriff
240 1st street NE
PO Box 260,
Primghar, Iowa 51245-0260
General: (712) 757-3415
or (712) 957-3415
Jail (712)957-JAIL (5245)
Emergencies: 9-1-1
Website:www.
obriencountysheriff.com
Sheriff Michael Anderson
The O'Brien County Law Enforcement Center was
completed in 2000. Located in Primghar just across the
street from the County Court House. The Law Enforcement
Center has many functions which includes the offices of the
Sheriff, Deputies, 911 Communications, Jail, Emergency
Management and the Records Division.
County Courthouse
Primghar, IA
Construction for the O'Brien County Court House
was completed in 1917 for a total of $160,000. The
Court House is located in the center of Primghar
with the original brick road surrounding it. This block
is usually called the Square. Many different services
are provided within.
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August 24, 2007 - NEW concealed weapons permit applicants will now be required to
qualify their weapon on a range. Northwest Iowa Community College, Sheldon will
conduct both clasroom & range work. Click on
Weapons Permits for details!
Application forms are available by clicking on the links.

Permit to Acquire - for those wishing to purchase a weapon.

Permit to Carry  - will require extensive background & justification.
Driving Record
Release Form -
Now available!
Just print out the
form, fill it in and
bring in to the
Sheriff's Office.
The fee is $8.00





O'BRIEN COUNTY
Sheriff's Office
* Home
*Administration
*Uniform Patrol Deputies
*Press Releases
*Employment
*Emergency Services
*Animal Control
*Project Lifesaver
*Excess Equipment -

Criminal Investigation
*Tips
*Most Wanted
*Sex Offenders Registry
*Common Scams

Communications
*Dispatchers
*Questions/Answers

Jail Division
*Jail rules
*Jail Officers
*Questions/Answers

Civil Division
*Reports
*Sheriff's Sales
*Weapons Permits
*Questions/Answers
*Driving Record Release Form

Links
*Preparedness
*Personal Safety
*Local Links
*Homeland Security
Frequently Asked Questions -
General Laws
Sexual Abuse Hotline

Ambulance, Fire & Law
Enforcement Training
Schedules

CITIES IN O'BRIEN COUNTY
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O'Brien County Sheriff
Michael Anderson Sheriff
240 1st street NE
PO Box 260,
Primghar, Iowa 51245-0260
General: (712) 757-3415
or (712) 957-3415
Jail (712)957-JAIL (5245)
Emergencies: 9-1-1
Website:www.
obriencountysheriff.com
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O'BRIEN COUNTY CITIZENS - RECENT LOCAL SCAMS

April 27, 2008 - A local citizen recieved a phone call about her "Utility bill" being late. She
was asked to send $25.00 but the citizen did not give out any personal information nor
send any money. There are other more infrequent scams being done every day that
involve YOU THE CITIZEN being asked to give out personal information, banking
information and credit card information. DO NOT GIVE IT OUT!
COMING SOON!! - O'Brien County
rural address maps. Keep watching
this space for when they become
available we will note it here!!!
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008 the new law concerning the Smoking Ban is in effect. For
more information go to the Iowa Department of Public Health website link. You can copy and
paste this URL into your address bar. It is  http://www.iowasmokefreeair.gov/  or you can click
on this link
Iowa Smokefree Air Act