(Greenfield, IA) – The Adair County Sheriff’s Office reports a woman from Union County was arrested last week. 38-year-old Jillian Rose Weaver, of Creston, was arrested Friday morning at the Adair County Courthouse on an Adair County Bench Warrant for Probation Violation. Weaver was released that same morning on a $2,000 cash or surety bond.

Adair County Sheriff Jeff Vandewater reports also, the Iowa Department of Corrections (DOC) Recognizes has recognized the Adair County Jail among eight counties in the State, for outstanding jail operations. The designation as a top-performing jail means the Adair County Jail has demonstrated excellence in operations and management, ensuring the safety and well-being of both prisoners and staff. The Adair County and Butler County Jails won in the category of “Small Jails,” those with a capacity of up to 30 beds.

Sheriff Vandewater says “Of the many and varied responsibilities of the sheriff, I believe operating the jail to be the most challenging, on a day-to-day basis and I think most sheriffs in Iowa would agree,  Certainly patrol, investigations, civil, court security, weapon permits, etc., all have their unique challenges, but with the prevalence of mental illness and substance abuse in our jail population, managing and operating a jail is often a difficult and time-consuming task.  At the Adair County Jail, Chief Deputy Mike Algreen primarily manages the jail operations.  Although every single employee of the ACSO contributes daily and is vital to the jail operations, it is ultimately the responsibility of Chief Deputy Mike Algreen and his work and dedication to this endeavor is invaluable.” 

Hamilton and Marion Counties won the award for Medium-size Jails (31–100 beds), while Dallas and Story Counties won in the Large category(101 beds or more). All jails in Iowa undergo an annual inspection as required under the Code of Iowa, and conducted by the DOC, to ensure compliance with the Iowa Administrative Code’s Jail Standards. The inspections include a comprehensive review of daily jail documentation, a facility tour, interaction with prisoners, and an operational review conducted by a DOC Inspector.

Department of Corrections Director Beth Skinner says “Iowa is one of only 21 states where jail standards are overseen by the state’s Department of Corrections. Iowa consistently ranks among the top states for jail management, and that is a testament to the hard work and dedication of jail staff across our state.” In 2017, the Iowa DOC launched the “Best of the Best” award to formally recognize exceptional efforts in jail operations. The achievement underscores the diligence and professionalism demonstrated by all staff every day.

In 2025, Iowa DOC awarded two jails for outstanding improvement of the jail daily operations and professionalism. They are Boone and Muscatine County.