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City of Avoca Hires New Police Officer

Welcome Officer Jay Heiny

Avoca, IA — The City of Avoca has announced the hiring of Jay Heiny as our fulltime police officer.  “We are incredibly pleased and looking forward to the positive impact Officer Heiny will make in Avoca,” said Mayor, Tom Bruck.  “I am very excited for the opportunity to make a positive impact on this community,” said Officer Heiny. “I want to ensure that the community feels safe and also be someone that our citizens feel they can approach about anything that they may need.”

Officer Heiny had an interest in criminal justice and pursuing a degree when he received a job offer with the Clarinda Police Department. He completed the State of Iowa Law Enforcement Academy in December of 2019.  He resigned from the Clarinda Police Department in December to accept the Avoca position.  Officer Heiny also graduated from AHSTW in 2016.  “I’m extremely excited to be coming back home.  This town means a lot to me, and I’ve always been proud of my roots. My wife and I are anticipating a smooth transition back to Avoca.”

Officer Heiny will be dispatched through the Pottawattamie County Communication Center. Please call the non-emergency number 712-328-5737 if you need assistance or 911 for emergencies.