Afton Police Department
John Coulter
The Afton police Department is located in the City Hall at 115 East Kansas Street. The department consists of the Chief of Police. The police department is supported by the Union County's Sheriff Department. If you have an emegency or problem that needs immediate assistance call 911 and the dispatch will contact an officer.

John Coulter - Chief of Police

John was born and raised in Corning, Iowa. After graduation he joined the navy and spent his 7 years of service as a Narcotics Investigator. He then received his EMT 1 training and went to work for Greater Community Hospital as an EMT. In 1984 he was elected as the Union County Sheriff and served in that position for 16 years. John decided that at this time not to run again and pursue different avenues. Since then he has been a counselor in Des Moines, worked part time and then full time as a dispatcher for Creston, and has been a part time officer for Afton for the last two years. He is also a member of the Afton Volunteer Department.


City Hall • 115 East Kansas • Phone: 641-347-5224 • FAX: 641-347-5555
e-mail: actyhall@iowatelecom.net