Sworn Officer Roll Call

The Jasper Police Department serves the City of Jasper 26 sworn Police Officers.

The Jasper Police Department provides 24-7 assistance, answering calls for service, patrolling the City of Jasper observing for and deterring criminal activity, and responding to any and all emergencies.

Our Officers are provided with opportunities to pursue advanced training in numerous areas and specialties.  We have several Officers who are certified in ARIDE (Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement), Drone Operation, three current certified K9 handlers, and much more.  With a focus on training and professional development, the Jasper Police Department has numerous Officers who have become certified as Physical Tactics Instructors, Firearms Instructors, Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructors, and Field Training Officers.

Each Officer is trained on and equipped with an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) and other necessary medical equipment in order to be able to respond quickly and safely to any medical emergency, and to provide care prior to medical professionals arriving on scene.    

The members of the Jasper Police Department are committed to providing a professional and dedicated law enforcement agency sworn to enhancing the quality of life for its citizens and visitors.

CHIEF OF POLICE	ASSISTANT CHIEF	LIEUTENANT
CHAD DICK	AARON PERSOHN	DAVID BURGER
DETECTIVE SERGEANT	PATROL SERGEANT	PATROL SERGEANT
GREG BRESCHER	BRENT DUNCAN	BEN KNIES
	K9 MACK
PATROLMAN / SRO	PATROLMAN / SRO	DETECTIVE
JASON KNIES	BRIAN LAMPERT	AARON SCHMITT
PATROLMAN	DETECTIVE	PATROLMAN
KALEB CHAMBERS	JOSH GREENER	MICHAEL CONRAD
PATROLMAN	PATROLMAN	PATROLMAN
JOE CHAMBERS	LOGAN JONES	ELIJAH MUNDY
K9 GATOR
PATROLMAN	PATROLMAN	PATROLMAN
JHAZZ BIEKER	BRENT BURTON	MANSON POTEET
PATROLMAN	PATROLMAN	PATROLMAN
JOEY MOORMAN	NICK GOLLER	NOLAN HENKE
PATROLMAN	PATROLMAN	PATROLMAN
JOSH PRIDDY	ALEC WALLACE	DEREK SUTTON
PATROLMAN	PATROLMAN

Josh Gunselman, Director of Community Development & Planning

Becki Moorman, Community Development & Planning Assistant

Adam Bower, Permitting Specialist 

The Department of Community Development & Planning provides the citizens and businesses of Jasper with economic development, long-term planning through the comprehensive plan, strategic planning and land use issues including zoning and building services necessary to maintain a vibrant community that promotes good quality of life. The department works with a number of citizen boards that handles the majority of the community's economic, redevelopment and land use issues.

 The Jasper Plan Commission (JPC), an 11-member board, addresses rezoning and subdivision of land requests for the City and its two-mile jurisdiction in addition to maintaining and updating the City's Comprehensive Plan. The Jasper Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) is a five-member board that addresses variances to the standards laid out in the city's Unified Development Ordinance. The primary types of appeals that can be filed with the BZA include: Nonconforming Situation Ruling; Administrative Appeal Ruling; Special Exception; Development Standard Variance; and Use Variance.

The Department serves as a one-stop shop for community development projects as well as property owners looking to improve and maintain the value of their neighborhoods. The department provides an exceptional customer service experience that residents and businesses expect.

In addressing the City's land use concerns, the Department of Community Development and Planning issues a variety of permits relating to construction projects. Location improvement permits (building), sign permits, fence permits, pool permits, demolition permits and land grading/disturbance permits are a sampling of the permits granted. The Department also organizes a team of various City of Jasper departments to provide a technical review of commercial and industrial projects and plans for new subdivisions.

As its name implies, the Department of Community Development and Planning handles community development matters for the City of Jasper. The department is responsible for qualifying relocating or expanding businesses that are seeking City incentives such as tax abatements.

Quality of life issues such as housing, downtown revitalization and tourism development are also addressed. Additionally, the department is responsible for overseeing the City's comprehensive plan as well as the City's branding and marketing strategy.

Effective 2021, A Beaver Lake Watercraft Permit Application must accompany payment for a boating permit. The application and permits are available at the Beaver Lake boat ramp or at the Park and Recreation office at 1301 St. Charles Street.  

Directions

About This Location

Amenities

• Shelter
• Fishing
• Picnic Area

Officer Specialties 

K-9 Officers

	K9 Mack is a German Shepard who will be two years old as of January 2020.  He was purchased from Slovakia and flown to the United States by Top Dogs Police K9 Academy in April 2019.  Mack and his partner, Patrol Sergeant Brent Duncan, then completed the extensive six week patrol dog course and received certification through USPCA in May 2019.  Mack is trained in suspect apprehension, tracking, article searching, obedience, and illegal narcotic detection.
	K9 Gator turned two years old in January of 2024 and is from Czechoslovakia. K9 Gator and his partner Patrolman Joe Chambers completed a six-week training course and certified through Vohn Liche Kennels. K9 Gator is trained in tracking, article searches, area searches and narcotics detection.

Drone

The Jasper Police Department started their drone program in 2023 to better serve the citizens of Jasper and to allow safer operations and detailed investigations for Officers.  JPD currently uses a 56X zoom thermal capable drone, allowing them to conduct diverse operations.  The drone is used for serious crime photo and video documentation, traffic accident reconstruction, K-9 and Officer overwatch, locating missing persons & escaped prisoners, and much more. This program was made possible by local donations from German American Bank, Kimball Electronics, Meyer Distributing, Jasper Engines, and the American Legion

E-Bikes / Bike Patrol

	The Jasper Police Department recently updated our bike patrol equipment with a generous donation from the American Legion Post 147.  Bike patrol officers now utilize 4 patrol bikes, in addition to the pictured two new E-bikes to patrol during the Strassenfest, other community events, and areas inaccessible by patrol car such as the Riverwalk and Parklands.

School Resource Officers (SRO)

 School Resource Officers Jason Knies and Brian Lampert are career law enforcement officers with sworn authority who are deployed by the Jasper Police Department for a community-oriented policing assignment to work in collaboration with the Greater Jasper Consolidated School Corporation.  Officer Knies and Officer Lampert work in several different roles:

•  Law Enforcement Officer - Officer Jason Knies and Brian Lampert are law enforcement officers with the primary purpose to “Keep the Peace.”  Officer Knies and Officer Lampert manage this by police presence, prevention, and by enforcing criminal and traffic laws.
•  Informal Counselor - Officer Knies and Officer Lampert provide resource guidance to students, parents, teachers, staff, and act as a link to support services both inside and outside the school.
• Educator - Officer Knies and Officer Lampert share special law enforcement expertise by presentations in the classroom to promote a better understanding of law enforcement and our laws.     

SROs Jason Knies and Brian Lampert speaking to a class at Jasper Elementary School	SRO Brian Lampert teaching school bus safety at Ireland Elementary

Jasper Police Department Real-Time Intelligence and Communications Center (RTICC)

As a 24-hour Intelligence and Communications Center, the Jasper Police Department answers 911 and non-emergency calls from within the city and dispatches for both the Jasper Police Department and the Jasper Fire Department.

We have specialists at stand alone workstations for monitoring calls, researching information, and communicating with officers.  With live feeds within the school corporation, Jasper City Hall, public parks, bodycams, and LPR cameras, specialized Communication Officers provide real-time information to officers in the field to help provide a force multiplier for the community.  Traditional dispatch centers are a thing of the past and are now tasked with improving Officer's decision-making processes.  

As well as responding to calls for service, the Jasper Police Department offers an array of services including criminal and non-criminal reports, vin checks, handgun permit processing, local background checks, extra patrols and business checks.

The Jasper Police Department attempts to detect and prevent crime with active patrolling and encourages the citizens of Jasper to report any suspicious activity.

Jasper Police Department non-emergency line:  812-482-2255

Jasper Police Department Anonymous Tip line:  812-481-COPS

CHIEF OF COMMUNICATIONS	COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER	COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
BRITTANY SCHREINER	DENISE LAMPERT	MEGAN DODD
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER	COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER	COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
ELIZABETH EVITTS	ABBY DURCHOLZ	JON FLECK
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER	COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER P.T.	COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER P.T.
DANIEL "JIMMY" MOORE	NATASHA DURCHOLZ

Jasper Police Department Support Staff

The Jasper Police Department Support Staff consists of three civilian employees.  Our Administrative Assistant manages all administrative duties for the department, as well assists with all day to day functions.  Our Parking Enforcement Officer patrols the downtown area, and enforces City of Jasper parking regulations to ensure an orderly flow of commercial and residential parking.  Our Records Clerk manages all record keeping and handles all incoming records requests.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT	PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER	RECORDS CLERK
COURTNEY SCHERLE	CONNIE BETZ	CHRIS HOLLINDEN

Traffic Auxiliary

Created in 1987, the Jasper Police Department Traffic and Safety Auxiliary consists of civilian employees who provide traffic control at functions where large public gatherings are expected. The members also provide security both inside and outside the areas where these functions are held.
These include but are not limited to:

• Sports functions
• Concerts
• Band contests
• 5K events
• The Strassenfest

AUXILIARY CHIEF	AUXILIARY OFFICER	AUXILIARY OFFICER
TERRY SCHWARTZ	NICK HOFFMAN	DAVID JULIAN
AUXILIARY OFFICER	AUXILIARY OFFICER	AUXILIARY OFFICER
WYATT STREET

Formerly the site of the old Jasper High School and Jasper Middle School, Central Green is a passive park that was created in memory of the late Larry and Dianne Seger.  Central Green has a splash pad fountain with benches for all to enjoy.  Picnic tables and a restroom facility are also available. This beautiful park is located next to Jasper's historic Cabby O'Neal Gymnasium. 

Welcome and thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Jasper! 

The City of Jasper accepts applications for open positions only. Those positions will be posted on this web site under the heading "Employment" and on the City Hall bulletin boards located in the lobby of Jasper City Hall. If you meet the job qualifications described in the job posting, we encourage you to apply.

The City grants equal employment opportunity and equal treatment to all employees, applicants and recruits, and hires and promotes qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religious belief, sex, age, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE)

History

The Jasper Police Department DARE program was started in 1989 by the former Mayor and then Chief of Police William J. Schmitt. On the 10th anniversary of the DARE program in 1998, the officers had touched the lives of over 2,750 young people. To date that total is in excess of 10,000 young people.

Schools Involved

• Jasper Schools
• Holy Trinity Schools
• Ireland Elementary School

Curriculum

Each year the D.A.R.E. officers are given 10 weeks by the Greater Jasper School Corporation to enter the fifth and eighth grade class rooms to talk about the dangers of drugs and violence. This gives the officers an opportunity to talk to as many as 275 students for about an hour each week. The DARE lessons are designed to help young people make correct decisions at a very critical stage of mental development in their lives. Having a uniformed police officer teach the class creates more impact on what is said, plus the officer can relate real life experiences into the lessons. The program culminates with a graduation ceremony where family members, school and police officials and other members of the community are invited to congratulate the students on their successful completion.

Lessons

• Identify drugs and their effects
• Consequences of drug abuse
• Pressures, especially peer pressure
• 8 ways to say "NO"
• Importance of self-esteem
• Violence management
• Risky behavior
• Role models (Jasper All-Stars)
• Positive alternatives to drug abuse 

Detective Schmitt with graduates of the DARE program	SRO Knies teaching a DARE class

The City of Jasper's Dog Park is year round from dawn to dusk. It is a three-fourths acre, fenced in park, that is located on the north side of Gutzweiler Park. 

Members are required to register their dog(s) and sign the MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION and  Waiver Form at the Jasper Park and Recreation Department located at 1301 St. Charles Street, prior to use of the facility. An Annual Fee of $25.00 for 1 dog and $5.00 for each additional dog (3 dogs maximum) is required. Membership will be renewed every January regardless of the date you initially sign up.  

Owners must provide a copy of each dog's vaccination records that includes Rabies, Parvo, Distemper and Bordetella at the time of sign-up. Owners must also provide copies of updated vaccination records as obtained.  Failure to do so will result in suspension of dog park privileges until copies of updated vaccines are provided.  

Please note that membership cards cannot be loaned or transferred to non-members. Such action could result in termination of rights.

Cops and Kids

The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #138 consists of officers and civilian personnel from the Jasper, Huntingburg and Ferdinand Police Departments, Dubois County Sheriff's Office, Indiana State Police, Indiana Conservation Officers and The Holland Town Marshal and Birdseye Town Marshal. The FOP lodge combines forces with the Jasper Wal-Mart and the Jasper Moose Family Center to help enrich the Christmas holiday for 60 or more children from the Dubois County area every year.

Children from the Tri-Cap Head Start program are taken to the Jasper Wal-Mart on a date just before Christmas. The children are then paired with their police officer for a day of shopping and fun. The officer and child shop for needed clothing items and toys. After the shopping cart is full, the children are loaded back into the vehicles and a caravan of police cars, with lights shining and sirens wailing, head through town to the Jasper Moose Family Center. The children then have lunch with Santa Claus and their police officer.

Money is raised by the Fraternal Order of Police #138, donations from the Jasper Wal-Mart, Jasper Moose Family Center and the community to make this event possible.

If you have any questions or would like to make a donation to the Cops and Kids program, please contact the Jasper Police Department at 812-482-2255 or the Dubois County Sheriff's Office at 812-482-3522

Trooper Kirby Stailey with his shopper
	Jasper Officer Brian Lampert and his shopper.
Holland Officer Josh Hemmer and EMT Paula Boyd with their shopper.	Trooper Gavin Wilson with his shopper.
Conservation Officer Eric Doane with his shopper.	Jasper Officer Mike Stallman with wife Autumn and mother Ruth and their shoppers.
	Jasper Chief Mike Bennett with wife Ann with their shopper.
Jasper Records Clerk Chris Hollinden and Parking Enforcement Connie Betz with their shopper.

Buffalo Trace was named one of the top 25 Friendliest Courses in the United States according to Golf Pass. 

Congratulations to the Buffalo Trace Staff!

Pro-Shop Manager, Kurt Uebelhor

Assistant Pro-Shop Manager, Mark Berghoff

Course Superintendant, Eric Schuetter

 Visit our website at buffalotracegolfcourse.com 

This challenging eighteen hole course has been an important part of Jasper's activity program since 1970. This course plays 5,985 yards with a par 71. For a complete list of tournaments, rates, events or to book a tee time online visit buffalotracegolfcourse.com       You may also call the Pro-shop at 812-482-4600. 

Have Your Child's Car Seat Inspected for Free

Each year nearly 58,539 children between the ages of 0-12 in the United States are injured in motor vehicle accidents requiring emergency treatment. Approximately 6,139 children are hospitalized as a result of motor vehicle accidents. Approximately 656 children are listed as a fatality in motor vehicle accidents each year. The Jasper Police Department has recognized this growing problem, and in response in May of 2009 the Jasper Police became a National Child Passenger Safety Inspection Station. The primary goal of our National Child Passenger Safety Inspection Station is to ensure that every child leaving the inspection is protected from undue injury in the case of a vehicle crash; furthermore, our trained and certified officers strive to assist parents and caregivers with proper car seat use and installation.

Call the station at (812)482-2255 and ask for Detective Sergeant Greg Brescher, Detective Josh Greener, Officer Michael Conrad, or Communications Officers Denise Berger-Lampert and Megan Dodd to set up an appointment to have your child's car seat inspected.

Officer Conrad installing a child safety seat	Det. Sgt. Brescher and Detective Greener assisting with child safety seat inspections	Communications Officer Dodd installing a child safety seat

Tips for Keeping Kids Safe While Traveling

The Jasper City Police Department's National Child Passenger Safety Inspection Station offers these tips for ensuring that your child is secured safely when traveling.

Tip #1: Kids Ride in the Back

Children ages 12 and under should always ride in the backseat, especially if your vehicle has a passenger-side airbag. The middle of the backseat is the safest.

Tip #2: Read Your Owner's Manual

Read your child restraint owner's manual for instructions on properly using the restraint. This manual provides you with crucial information about the car seat that shouldn't be overlooked. Also, check your vehicle owner’s manual reference child restraints. Not all vehicles have the same recommendations.

Tip #3: Know Your Seat's Limitations

Follow the weight limits recommended by the manufacturer of your car safety seat. Putting a child in a seat that is too big or too little for the child can have devastating results. Check the car seat expiration dates and makes sure the car seat has never been in a previous accident. If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, make sure to tell your insurance company that there was a car seat in the vehicle. Most company’s cover the cost of a new car seat.

Tip #4: Check for Product Recalls

Check to see if your child's restraint has been recalled. A car safety seat may be recalled because of a defect that could injure your child. Manufacturers are required to fix the problem free of charge. If you are unsure of whether your seat has been recalled, call the Department of Transportation Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 888-327-4236 or visit NHTSA.gov

Contact & Reservations

Carie Dick (812) 482-5959

This spacious banquet room is available for private rental. It can be reserved for meetings, banquets, showers, family reunions, guest speakers and receptions.

It has beautiful oak hardwood floors, a kitchen facility, and overlooks a wooded setting that covers 8.67 acres.

This facility opened in 2002 and was an addition to the existing home of Mr. & Mrs. Arnold F. Habig who donated it to the City of Jasper.

This facility is tobacco and alcohol free.

Seating Capacity

145 people with tables

 Amenities

• Chairs to accompany tables
• 14 Round tables and 10 rectangle which seat 6 per table
• Podium w/microphone system
• Kitchen features a refrigerator, freezer, microwave and large sinks
• Parking on the grounds for 65 vehicles

 Rental

• Fee - $214.00 ($200.00 + $14 tax) + $150 refundable damage deposit refundable if terms of lease agreement are met
• CASH OR CHECK ONLY
• Lease agreement must be signed

Forms and Flyers

Click the links below to access our various forms and flyers.

• Request for Access to Public Records - Police Records
• Identity Theft Information Packet
• Internet Crime Complaint Center Poster
• 21st Century Bullying
• Home Security Checklist
• Child Safety Seat Chart

Links of Interest

• National Crime Prevention Council
• Indiana Sheriff's Sex and Violent Offender Registry
• National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
• D.A.R.E.
• Indiana Domestic Violence Crisis Support Resources
• Federal Bureau of Investigation
• National Law Enforcement Memorial
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• R.A.I.N.N.
• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
• McGruff Safe Kids
• Indiana Amber Alert
• Indiana Department of Corrections
• Concerns of Police Survivors
• Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
• Indiana State Police

FAQs

What are the laws of fireworks?

• Fireworks may only be purchased by individuals age 18 or older.
• Children may only possess or use any kind of firework when an adult is present.
• Fireworks may only be used:
  • On the user's property.  Cannot be used on City property
  • On the property of someone who has consented to the use of fireworks on their property
  • At a special discharge location (a place designated by the State Fire Marshal for temporary discharge of consumer fireworks.)
• Fireworks may only be used:
  • Between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. on days other than holidays
  • From 5:00 p.m. until 2 hours past sunset from June 29 - July 3
    
  • From 10:00 a.m. - Midnight on July 4 (Independence Day)
  • From 5:00 p.m. until 2 hours past sunset from July 5 - July 9
  • From 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. on New Years Eve

Questions about handgun permits/carry laws? (see link below)

IN Handgun Permit Information

The BMV is telling me I need a VIN check on my new vehicle.  How does that work?

Any Jasper Police Officer can perform a VIN check on your vehicle/boat/trailer for you.  Come to JPD at 309 E. 6th St. and ask for an officer, or you can call 812-482-2255 and request a VIN check.  An officer will have to visually inspect your vehicle and run a records check on the VIN before signing off on the form.  Here's a link for the form,

VIN Check Form to print off to bring with you. There is generally a $5 fee for a VIN check in most cases.

Does my dog have to be on a leash?

The City of Jasper has ordinances that require animal owners to keep their pets restrained on their own property.  When taking a dog for a walk, the dog must be restrained on a leash.  See "Animals" section under the Ordinances Topics of Interest.

Are Jasper Police Officers able to unlock locked vehicles?

Are golf carts allowed on city streets?

No, the City of Jasper does not allow golf carts to be driven on any City Streets, however "Low Speed Vehicles" (LSV's) are allowed if they meet Indiana BMV's specifications

Questions about Motor Driven Cycles? (see link below)

Completed in 2009, the Jasper City Mill is the third mill to occupy this site.

The first mill was constructed in 1815 by Andrew Evans, and in 1820 the Enlow family began operating it. During the 1870’s flour was shipped by flatboat down the Patoka River to the Wabash and Ohio Rivers and as far south as New Orleans, Louisiana.

The old mill’s most famous visitor was young Abraham Lincoln, who came with his father, Thomas, in 1828 to grind the family’s grain.

The second mill was constructed in 1865 by the Eckert family and stood until 1964, when it was torn down due to flood damage.

The Jasper City Mill incorporates features of the two earlier mills, including a water-powered wheel and grindstones. The mill stones are originally from France and are approximately 200 years old. The waterwheel hub and gears were obtained from a mill in Virginia and are between 120 and 150 years old. The wood added to the waterwheel hub weighs approximately 5 tons and creates a functioning waterwheel with an impressive diameter of 25 feet. The workings are easy for visitors to observe.

With more than 2,000 square feet, the Jasper City Mill is the signature structure in the refurbished and growing “Old Jasper” area where Third Avenue crosses the Patoka River. Sitting on the south river bank, the Jasper City Mill is a working grist mill, grinding corn and making cornmeal to sell in its Country Store. Memorabilia from the old Jasper mills is also displayed.

The Jasper City Mill is located at 160 Third Avenue, Jasper IN 47546. For more information and hours, call the Jasper Parks & Recreation Department at 812.482.5959 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, or the Jasper City Mill at 812.482.4924.

David Tarrence, Miller

We welcome tour groups and school field trips!! Call the Park Department to make arrangements at (812) 482-5959.

Spring/Summer Hours - April 1st through October 31st

Monday-Wednesday - Closed

Thursday-Saturday - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday -12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Fall/Winter Hours - November 1st through March 31st

Monday-Thursday - Closed

Friday-Saturday - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday - 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Ordinances

Below are commonly referenced City of Jasper Ordinances

• Business Regulations and Licensing-Transient Merchant 3.25
• Health and Sanitation-Trash 5.08, Open Burning 5.10, Weeds 5.12
• Animals
• Public Peace and Safety-Noise 7.21.040
• Traffic-Barricades 9.56, Cars Parked Wrong Way 9.16.010.15, Cars (Old/Junk) 9.60, Trailer Parked on Street 9.16.070

Do you have a commitment to excel and a desire to serve your community? If so, start your career path with the City of Jasper today!

The City of Jasper employs nearly 180 employees year-round and more than 300 individuals on average during the summer in 16 departments, offering an array of job opportunities for those who wish to pursue a career in public service. In addition to personal growth, a stable work environment and excellent compensation and benefits package the City provides its employees the satisfaction of contributing to one of the best communities in the Midwest.

The City grants equal employment opportunity and equal treatment to all employees, applicants and hires and promotes qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religious belief, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Browse our current job openings to explore meaningful work with one of the best communities in Indiana. (Click on the position to see more details.)

• Seasonal/Summer Employment - Various Departments (Part-Time)
  • 2025 Summer Application 

 
The Jasper Municipal Swimming Pool will be closed in 2024 for renovations.  You may check back here for updates and/or follow the Jasper Park and Recreation Departments Facebook page.   

The Department serves as a one-stop shop for community development projects as well as property owners looking to improve and maintain the value of their neighborhoods. The department provides an exceptional customer service experience that residents and businesses expect.

In addressing the City's land use concerns, the Department of Community Development & Planning issues a variety of permits relating to construction projects. Location improvement permits (building), sign permits, fence permits, pool permits, demolition permits and grading/land disturbance permits are a sampling of the permits granted.

Generally, permits are processed within seven (7) business days of receipt of an accurately completed application.

Permits are valid from six (6) months from issue date. Property owner has two (2) years to complete the project.

Permit Fees

Industrial Construction
$200.00 base rate + $.08 per sq. ft.

Commercial Construction
$200.00 base rate + $.08 per sq. ft.

Industrial/Commercial Construction - Accessory Building
$100.00 base rate + $.08 per sq. ft.

Industrial Commercial Construction - Building Addition
$.03 per sq. ft. (min $150-max $1,500)

Apartment Construction
$200.00 base rate + $100.00 each unit + $.10/sq. ft.

Residential Construction - Single or Two-Family
$200.00 base rate

Residential Construction - Accessory Building or Building Addition
Accessory Building: $50.00 base rate + $.05 per sq. ft.

Other Permits

Fence Permit - $35.00

Swimming Pool Permit - Above Ground $50.00 and In Ground $75.00 - Pool with Fence Permit Required

Sign Permit - $1 per sq. ft. - Surface mounted or free standing sign

Demolition Permit - $50.00

Grading/Land Disturbance Permit - No charge

Call before you dig!

Before starting a building or landscaping project that will include excavation, call for an underground utility locate first! It's the law...Just call 811, Indiana's "Call Before You Dig" at least two full working days before you plan to dig. This free service is for your convenience and safety.

Printable map of the Jasper Youth Sports Complex 

Women's Softball League

The Jasper Ladies League is for women that wish to continue playing softball.  All women age 18 and over are eligible to play (this includes High School Seniors).  Games will be played at either Bohnert Park or the JYSC starting around June and ending in early August. Contact Janessa Wagner at (812) 482-5959 for more information about the league.

Men's Softball League

The Jasper Men's League plays Monday through Friday nights. The league is divided into A, B, and C divisions. All league games are played at the Men's Softball Field.  Games will start in late May and end around the 3rd week of August.   Contact Dustin Perkins at 812-631-0959 for more information about the league.

May 2025 Newsletter

April 2025 Newsletter

Arnold F. Habig Community Center, Older Americans

Carie Dick, Older Americans Director

Renee Clesi, Receptionist

Kaci Wehr, Activities Coordinator

Bibianna Green, Activities Assistant

Dana Reckelhoff, Community Engagement Coordinator

Dubois County residents age 55 and older can enjoy the many activities offered at the center.  

Located in the beautiful home donated to the City of Jasper by the late Arnold F. and Barbara Habig, many seniors enhance their lives through daily use of this beautifully renovated facility.  

Activities

A wide variety of passive and active recreational activities are available on a daily basis at the Arnold F. Habig Community Center. Some include: exercise classes including yoga, bingo, guest speakers, a book club, catered meals, monthly day trips and a computer lab. A card tourney of Rum, Cinch, or Low Rum are held Thursday afternoons. Tripoley, Mexican Train Dominoes, Pay Me and Hand & Foot are just a few of the other games offered throughout the month.  Many small groups take advantage of open tables to play cards on their own as well. 

In addition, many visitors utilize the exercise room which includes: 3 Treadmills, 2 Recumbent Bicycles, 2 Ellipticals and a new Body Solid weight station was added December 2021. An indoor walking area is also available for walkers during cold weather. A cedar walking path around the perimeter of the property is also available for walker's enjoyment.  

View all of Jasper's Parks

Amenities

• Gazebo
• Restrooms
• 4 Shelter houses
• Walking Path along the 2.1 mile Riverwalk
• Fishing
• Boat Access
• Grill
• Playground
• Horseshoe Pits

                                     Shelter #1 and #2

                                     Shelter #3

                                   Shelter #4

                                        Gazebo