Sheriff’s office changes public entrance

By Phil Cobb | January 17, 2025 |

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MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday morning that it has changed the location of the public entrance to its office.

According to a news release, to enter the sheriff’s office, members of the public are asked to use the entrance located on the bottom floor of the Nodaway County Administration Center. A sign is posted marking the entrance for those looking for the sheriff.

Sheriff Austin Hann told The Forum that deputies will still continue to use the former exterior entrance for personnel only.

With regard to after-hours access to county law enforcement, Hann said community members should call the Northwest Regional Communications Center at 660-582-7451 to request to meet with a deputy if needed.

Hann, who is now in his third week serving as the top law enforcement officer in the county, said that he spent several days at new sheriff school in southern Missouri alongside around 40 to 45 other new sheriffs from throughout the state. After speaking with many of them about their transition experiences, he’s thankful for the experience he has had in Nodaway County.

“It feels really good,” he said. “I couldn’t have asked for a smoother transition.”