Mississippi River
Des Moines County, Iowa
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Oct
11
Big Holloween
4:30 pm · 18853 152nd Ave · Burlington, IA
Oct
18
Hook & HUnt University - Youth Pheasant Hunt
7:00 am · 250th st · Oakville, IA
Oct
25
HHU - Pheasant Hunt
7:00 am · 250th st · Oakville, IA
News and Announcements
Conservation Blog: October 2025 Department Updates
Posted 10/5/25
Job Opening: Public Health - Secretary
Posted 10/3/25
Job Opening: Lead Maintenance
Posted 9/30/25
First case of measles reported in Iowa
Posted 5/29/25
Job Opening: Assistant County Attorney
Posted 5/7/25
Tree harvest to begin at Big Hollow
Posted 9/30/24
Job Opening: Part-Time Kitchen Cook
Posted 4/10/24
Welcome to Des Moines County, Iowa
Des Moines County was established in 1833. It's home to 5 communities and over 38,000 residents. The County is administered by a three-member Board of Supervisors who are elected for four-year terms. Other elected officials include the Attorney, Auditor, Recorder, Sheriff, and Treasurer.
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