Henry County Names to Know

The Henry County Board of Supervisors consists of three District Representatives. The board is responsible for authorizing all departmental budgets and policy setting. Any major county action must be approved by the board, which receives direction and recommendations from other county officials relevant to the situation.

The supervisors meet every Tuesday and Thursday in the lower level of the courthouse, which is located in the county seat of Mt. Pleasant. All the meetings include an open forum session,

To have an item placed on the agenda for the board, contact the county auditor, Shelly Barber, who serves as the board secretary.

Office: Henry County Courthouse, 100 E Washington Street, Suite 202, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa 52641

Meetings: Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. to noon

Phone: 319-385-0759

Fax: 319-385-3601

County Officials

Caleb Waters

Conservation Director • 319-986-5067

The conservation director is responsible for overseeing the independent conservation board, which is the decision-making and policy-setting board for all county wildlife districts and nature center.

Nathan Milks

County Assessor • 319-385-0750

The county assessor is responsible for determining the valuation of property for property tax purposes in the county, including homes and land. The assessor determines the valuation of taxable property, which factors into the amount of taxes a property owner pays.

Darin Stater

County Attorney • 319-385-0752

The county attorney is responsible for making recommendations to the Board of Supervisors and other county officials regarding legal matters. Besides offering legal counsel to the county, he also serves as prosecuting attorney in county court cases.

Shelly Barber

County Auditor • 319-385-0756

The county auditor is responsible for overseeing and recording all county financial records and taxation schedules, and for organizing and overseeing all elections.

Jake Hotchkiss

County Engineer • 319-385-0762

The county engineer is responsible for overseeing the secondary roads department and crew. This department maintains county-owned roads, streets and parking lots and is responsible for the maintenance, paving and plowing of roads and bridges.

Mindy Fitzgibbon

County Recorder • 319-385-0765

The county recorder is responsible for maintaining the county’s licensing — from marriage licenses to hunting and fishing licenses, as well as passports, recreational vehicle registration and property deeds. The office is the source for information regarding hunting seasons and regulations.

Ana Lair

County Treasurer • 319-385-0763

The county treasurer is responsible for handling and directing the county’s finances and overseeing operations and incoming revenue from the driver’s license and motor vehicle office at the courthouse.

Joe Buffington

Planning and Zoning • 319-385-0746

The planning and zoning administrator determines what types of land uses are permissible in certain sections of the county while keeping the commercial, industrial and residential sectors segregated.

Shelley Van Dorin

Public Health Director • 319-385-0779

The Public Health Director is responsible for implementing programs and services to improve the quality of life for Henry County residents.

Rich McNamee

Sheriff • 319-385-2712

The sheriff is responsible for overseeing operations at the county jail and supervising the county’s deputy sheriffs.

Roger Pittsenbarger

Veterans Affairs Director • 319-385-0792

The Veterans Affairs Director is responsible for the Henry County Veterans Service Office, which assists local veterans. The office provides assistance through a County Veteran Service Officer, who has specialized knowledge of laws passed by the U.S. Congress in the interests of veterans and dependents.