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Henry County Names to Know
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Board of Supervisors
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 Thursday at 9 a.m. 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, Robin Detrick, who serves as the board secretary.
Office: Henry County Courthouse, 100 E Washington Street, Suite 202, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa 52641
Meetings: Thursday 9 a.m.
Phone: 319-385-0759
Fax: 319-385-3601
Email: supervisors@henrycountyiowa.us
COUNTY OFFICIALS
Nathan Milks
County Assessor
319-385-0750
nmilks@henrycountyiowa.us
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
coattorney@henrycountyiowa.us
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.
Robin Detrick
County Auditor
319-385-0756
rdetrick@henrycountyiowa.us
The county auditor is responsible for overseeing and recording all county financial records and taxation schedules, and for organizing and overseeing all elections.
Caleb Waters
Conservation Director
319-986-5067
cwaters@henrycountyiowa.us
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.
Sara Maddux
Clerk of Court
319-385-3150
Sara.maddux@iowacourts.gov
The Clerk of District Court is a state office which is part of the Eighth Judicial District. They are the custodian of court records relating to civil court actions, probate court, small claims court, mental and substance abuse commitments, adoptions, change of name, Juvenile Court, dissolution of marriage, traffic court, criminal court and jury management.
Walt Jackson
Emergency Management Coordinator
319-385-1479
wjackson@henrycountyiowa.us
The county Emergency Management Agency is responsible for county emergency planning requirements developed by the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division under Chapter 29C and works in cooperation with the emergency response agencies within Henry County to develop emergency response planning, response and recovery guidance, and serves as the initial contact and liaison for Iowa Homeland Security issues at the state and federal levels.
Jake Hotchkiss
County Engineer
319-385-0762
jhotchkiss@henrycountyiowa.us
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.
Bruce Hudson
Environmental Health Coordinator
319-385-1223
Bhudsonruss1@gmail.com
Lynnae Buffington
County Recorder
319-385-0765
lbuffington@henrycountyiowa.us
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.
Sarah Berndt
General Assistance Director
319-385-0790
sberndt@henrycountyiowa.us
Henry County General Assistance provides funding assistance for rent, utilities, indigent burial, limited medical, limited transportation and determines eligibility for State Quota medical treatment at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
Applicants must be residents of Henry County and meet eligibility requirements for assistance.
Kellie Sloan
County Treasurer
319-385-0763
ksloan@henrycountyiowa.us
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
jbuffington@henrycountyiowa.us
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.
Katie Reuter
Public Health Director
319-385-0779
kreuter@henrycountyiowa.us
The Public Health Director is responsible for implementing programs and services to improve the quality of life for Henry County residents.
Joe Buffington
Planning and Zoning Director
319-385-0746
The planning and zoning department administers and enforces Henry County’s land use laws, provides and reviews application forms for land use permits, and issues permits for projects which conform to the laws, and receives complaints of noncompliance and takes enforcement actions. The department also provides staff assistance to the zoning commission and zoning board of adjustment.
Rich McNamee
Sheriff
319-385-2712
rmcnamee@henrycountyiowa.us
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
rpittsenbarger@henrycountyiowa.us
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.
