Roger Fisher is a lifelong resident of Kossuth County. In 1987, he was hired as a Deputy Sheriff and received his certification through the lowa Law Enforcement Academy. Throughout his career he founded and taught the Kossuth County D.A.R.E. program for 21 years. He has been recognized as an “Officer of the Year” through the State DARE Officers Association, a recipient of the U.S. Attorney’s Office “Enrique Camarena Award”, as well as an “Outstanding Young lowan” through the State of Iowa. Serving the public has been a priority in Roger’s life for the past 34 years. He was elected Sheriff in November of 2020 and leads a staff of 25 employees. Sheriff Fisher has served on a school board, two state law enforcement boards, numerous local committees, officiates MS and HS basketball, and enjoys playing golf and spending time with his family.
The Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office will strive to serve the communities of Kossuth County with professionalism and integrity. Our goal is to build a mutual relationship of trust and respect with the citizens we serve and protect.
The Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for the law enforcement duties within all of Kossuth County, including:
Processing & Serving Civil Papers
Sheriff’s Notices
Sex Offender Registry
Eviction Process
Weapon Permits
Sheriff’s Office Administration
Victim Notification (VINE)
Public Fingerprinting
Scheduled Jail Time (Mittimus)
Room & Board Fees
Payment Plans
Inmate Mail
Commissary Funds
Telephone Use
Inmate Visitation
Appearance In Magistrate Court
Posting Bonds
Inmate Personal Property
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Kossuth County is Iowa’s largest county by land area, offering a unique blend of rural beauty, community pride, and economic opportunity. Anchored by agriculture and enriched by local culture, it’s a place where tradition and progress live side by side.
