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Celebrating 175 Years of Pottawattamie County
Pottawattamie County, Iowa, was a part of the Pottawattamie Purchase of 1847. While first established on February 24, 1847, Pottawattamie County was officially organized on September 21, 1848. From September 2023 to September 2024, Pottawattamie County will celebrate its 175th year as an organized county by highlighting locations with historical significance. We thank the Historical Society of Pottawattamie County for helping preserve our history, including photos like those presented in the images below.
April 24, 2024
Posted by: Public Relations
Cattle: A Double-edged Sward…
We recently introduced local cattle grazers into Hitchcock Nature Center! Learn more about why these important workers are here from one of our Natural Resource Technicians, Aric.
April 22, 2024
Posted by: Conservation
By Call or Text Message, Pottawattamie County 911 Communications Ready to Serve
April 11, 2024
Posted by: Public Relations
Pottawattamie County to Celebrate National County Government Month
April 1, 2024
Posted by: Public Relations
Calling Artists of All Ages: Submit Your Pottawattamie County Park T-Shirt Designs by April 30th!
Pottawattamie County Conservation is looking for YOUR help! Submit your awesome t-shirt design into the 2024 Pottawattamie County Park T-Shirt Design Contest by April 30th, 2024. Winners will receive fun prizes and have their design featured on t-shirts available for purchase online and in-person at Hitchcock Nature Center and Mt. Crescent Ski Area.
March 21, 2024
Posted by: Conservation
Shoemaker Announces Retirement After 31 Years of Service for Pottawattamie County
March 18, 2024
Posted by: Conservation
Auditor's Office Mailing to Outline Local Government Budgets and Tax Rates
March 15, 2024
Posted by: Auditor
Iowa Secretary of State Releases How-To Videos For Voting
March 12, 2024
Posted by: Auditor
Pottawattamie Conservation Now Hiring Summer Interns
We're looking to add some budding conservationists to our team this summer.
December 26, 2023
Posted by: Conservation
Pottawattamie County Conservation Looking for Public Input on Mt. Crescent Development by December 31st
November 14, 2023
Posted by: Conservation
Layers of Election Security
Learn more about the layers of election security found in the voting systems made by Election Systems & Software, used for elections in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
September 27, 2022
Posted by: Auditor
Recorder's Office Expands Services
Pottawattamie County Recorder's Office Expands Services
January 13, 2022
Posted by: Recorder
COVID Mass Vaccination Volunteer Appreciation
Pottawattamie County Public Health wants to thank everyone for their support through the Mass Vaccination Effort at the MidAmerican Center.
August 4, 2021
Posted by: Planning and Development
