Official Website for Iowa County, Iowa
Treasurer
Contact Info
Michelle Sims
Treasurer
Iowa County Treasurer
Courthouse 901 Court Avenue
Marengo, Iowa 52301
Phone
Fax
319-642-7215
Motor Vehicle & Taxes
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
No Title Work After
4: 00 pm
Drivers License
Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Closed
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
By Appointment Only
Drive Testing
Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
By Appointment Only
Drive Test
Wednesday
By Appointment Only
All offices are closed on Saturday
and Sunday
Duties of the County Treasurer
PLEASE NOTE
Begining August 1st, customers who do not reside in Iowa County will be assessed a $10.00 convenience Fee for driver's license services unless they pay property taxes in Iowa County and
provide proof of payment.
Collection or the convenience fee is pursuant to Iowa Code 321M.9.
The Iowa County Treasurer's Office is dedicated to excellence by providing courteous, friendly, and professional customer service in all aspects of our county office. Respecting the citizens of Iowa County by the power entrusted in the Treasurer as the overseer of the revenues generated in Iowa County.
The Iowa County Treasurer's capacity is that of a public administrator whose authority is established by state government for the purpose of policing county funds and maintaining complex financial records and accounts. The Treasurer is an elected official with a four year term.
The Treasurer is responsible for the receipt, management, disbursement, financial reporting, bonds and investment of all monies paid to the County and
serves as agent for the State of Iowa department of transportation and Iowa department of revenue and finance.
The Treasurer compiles composite reports from individual record books to general ledgers: reviews and reconciles receipts, bills, and cash received to assure accuracy of figures to prevent discrepancies and financial loss.
In addition, the Treasurer categorizes, indexes, files and deposits materials, forms and monies received to assure public funds are administered properly.
The Treasurer is responsible for the proper receipt, accounting & disbursement
of county funds within proper policies established by the State of Iowa, Iowa County Board of Supervisors and corporate and unincorporated taxing entities for adequate financial control.
Investment of Revenues
Keep accurate record of monies received and disbursed
Check supporting data for all check and cash receipts from all county monies
Submit accurate financial records for annual audit
Prepare monthly reports
Prepare reports throughout the year for the Iowa County Board of Supervisors and State Auditor
Update Investment Report annually if law changes
ACH transfers of monthly tax payments and from auto dealers
Send monthly monies to the Iowa Department of Transportation
Apportion taxes to various entities
Collect miscellaneous revenues from all county offices and departments
Pays all county warrants drawn by county Auditor
Sales of properties on which taxes are delinquet are held anually, on the third Monday of June.