Officials with the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office say the S/O will feature extended hours on Wednesdays, beginning February 5th.  It’s hoped the change will help facilitate the issuance of weapons permits for those who cannot make it to the Sheriff’s Office during normal business hours .On Wednesdays the Office doors will be locked at 5-pm. Anyone in the building prior to 5-pm will still receive their permit.

Here’s the schedule for normal business hours and when weapons permits will be issued:

BUSINESS OFFICE HOURS:

Monday & Tuesday: 8:00am to 4:30pm
Weapon permits issued between 8:30am to 4:00pm

Wednesday: 8:00am to 5:30pm
Weapon permits issued between 8:30 to 5:00pm

Thursday & Friday: 8:00am to 4:30pm
Weapon permits issued between 8:30am to 4:00pm