Jewell, Iowa - Hamilton County Government

Hamilton County Government

Jewell is located in Hamilton County, and the services provided by the county originate through the Hamilton County Courthouse, located in Webster City. services offered by the county include the following:

Assessor
Attorney
Auditor (Voter Registration)
Board of Supervisors
Recorder
Sheriff
Soil & Water Conservation
Treasurer (Auto, Driver License, Tax)
Governor & Lt. Governor
State Representatives
Federal Representatives

Listed below is more information about each of the areas. If you have any questions, please visit the Hamilton County Website. For information pertaining to other counties in Iowa, visit the
Iowa State Association of Counties Website.

Assessor

Current Assessor: Kevin Bahrenfuss (appointed)
Address:
     2300 Superior Street, Suite 5 (Hamilton County Courthouse)
     Webster City, IA 50595
Phone: 515-832-9505
Fax: 515-832-9506
Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
Website: Hamilton County
Property Values: Hamilton County Property Values
Duties:
     - Determine real estate value for property taxes
     - Administer property tax exemptions

Attorney

Current Attorney: Patrick Chambers (D) (elected)
Address:
     721 Seneca Street
     Webster City, IA 50595
Phone: 515-832-9580
Fax: 515-832-9581
Hours:
Website: Hamilton County
Duties:
     - Advise and represent county offices
     - Prosecution & Trial
     - Victim services
     - Fine collections
     - Juvenile justice

Auditor

Current Auditor: Kim Schaa (R) (01/01/04 - 12/31/08 elected)
Address:
     2300 Superior Street, Suite 2 (Hamilton County Courthouse)
     Webster City, IA 50595
Phone: 515-832-9510
Fax: 515-832-9514
Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
Website: Hamilton County
Duties:
     - Preparing and certifying tax levies
     - Budgeting/accounting & payroll
     - Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
     - Alcohol/cigarette permits
     - Commissioner of Elections
     - Keeping Real Estate Transfer Records

Voting Information: A citizen may register to vote at the Auditor's Office
Voting Precinct: Jewell is a part of Lyon Township (District 10)
Township Map: View or Download Nearby Townships
Voting Place: Lyon Township residents vote here:
     South Hamilton High School
     Main Entrance
     315 Division Street
     Jewell, IA

Board of Supervisors

Current Board of Supervisors: Doug Bailey (D), David Young** (R), Wesley D. Sweedler (R)(elected)
Note: ** David Young serves for Lyon Township (Jewell)
Address:
     2300 Superior Street, Suite 3 (Hamilton County Courthouse)
     Webster City, IA 50595
Ph: 515-832-9530
Fax: 515-832-9525
Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
Website: Hamilton County
Duties:
     - They are a legislative body of the county, composed of 3 or 5 members
     - County policy
     - Set county tax levy
     - Approve bonds & reports
     - Fill employee vacancies
     - Economic development

Recorder and Registrar

Current Recorder: Kim Anderson (R) 1/1/2007 to 12/31/2010 (elected)
Address:
     2300 Superior Street, Suite 6 (Hamilton County Courthouse)
     Webster City, IA 50595-0126
Phone: 515-832-9535
Fax: 515-832-8620
Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
Website: Hamilton County
Duties:
     - Lands and Records Management (real estate documents, contracts)

deeds, contracts, mortgages, tax liens, plats & surveys, military service records, trade names, articles of incorporation, etc.

- Vital Records (certificates)

issues marriage licenses, registers births, death and marriage certificates, certifies vital records

- Licenses - Registrations - Applications (permits)

boats, snowmobiles, ATV's hunting, fishing, fur harvesters, landowner/tenant gun & archery permits, and more

- Passports
- Liens

Sheriff

Current Sheriff : Dennis Hagenson (R) (01/01/05 - 12/31/08 elected)
Address:
     2300 Superior Street, Suite 8 (Hamilton County Courthouse)
     Webster City, IA 50595-0444
Phone: 515-832-9500
Fax: 515-832-9504
Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
Website: Hamilton County
Duties:
     - Abandoned vehicle salvage titles or sales
     - Mental and substance abuse transports
     - Courthouse security
     - Vehicle inspections
     - Reserve deputies
     - Drug task force
     - Gun permits

Soil & Water Conservation District

Current Commissioners: (01/01/07 - 12/31/10 elected 4-yr terms)
     ·  Linda Doolittle
     ·  Marty Johnson
     ·  Jean Eells
     ·  Bruce Johnson
     ·  Mary Vavroch
     ·  Larry Haren (Assistant Commissioner)
Phone: 515-832-2916
Main Purpose: The Hamilton Soil and Water Conservation District is a legal subdivision of state government.      Commissioners are responsible for carrying out state laws and programs.
Federal Programs Include:
     - The Conservation Reserve Program
     - The Environmental Quality Incentives Program
     - Conservation Compliance
     - The Wetlands Reserve Program
     - Conservation Planning
History: The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District was formed on May 10, 1946. The district charter was granted under a 1938 state conservation district law proposed to the nation's governors by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1937. G. N. Knickerbocker of Radcliff, D. H. Hunter of Webster City, and E. M. Seiser of Webster City were the first Commissioners appointed to the official board.

An important aspect of this district is the promotion of conservation practices as well as providing monetary help for farmers and landowners who institute conservation practices on their land. It operates in conjunction with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardshop (IDALS).

Treasurer

Current Treasurer: Deborah W. Leksell (D) (01/01/87 - 12/31/10 elected)
Address:
     2300 Superior Street, Suite 7 (Hamilton County Courthouse)
     Webster City, IA 50595-0160
Phone Numbers:
     Treasurer and Tax Dept Phone: 515-832-9542
     Motor Vehicle Department: 515-832-9540
     Drivers License Department: 515-832-8549
Fax: 515-832-9544
Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
Website: Hamilton County
Reference: Iowa Treasurers Association (online services)
Reference: Get Your Tags (online services)
Duties:
     - Recipient of all monies payable to the county
     - Tax collection
     - Vehicle registration
     - Vehicle license/title
     - Bond registrar
     - Drivers license issuance (more information below)

Driver License Service Times
     Monday and Wednesday: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
     Thursday afternoon: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

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