Earth Day Volunteering

Calkins Nature Area staff members are looking for dedicated, hard working volunteers to assist with trash pick up and invasive species removal for Earth Day!

DATE & TIME

The volunteer day will be Monday, April 22nd, 2019, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Cal...

Participate in No Spray or No Mow Program for Right-of-Way

Roadside spraying generally begins at the end of April/early May each year. The Roadside Management crew will be spraying along the right-of way on county roads only. Spraying will not be done in front of residential property, unless contacted by owner.

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Where Do Your Property Tax Dollars Go?

Do you know what your property tax dollars pay for? Find out the many services and programs funded by property taxes that Iowans enjoy and depend on.

Individual Disaster Assistance Applications Due April 29th

Reminder that all individual assistance grants for Hardin County residents are due April 29, 2019. Please follow this link if you believe the flood events have caused any damage to your personal property or residence. Don't delay.

Registration for Calkins Summer Day Camps CLOSED

Registration for the 2019 Summer Day Camps is CLOSED. All sessions are full. You may join a waitlist at this time.

DeGroote Sheriff Foreclosure Sale

DeGroote Sheriff Foreclosure Sale will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at the Hardin County Law Enforcement Center at 1:00 PM.

Iowa's Roadside Mowing Laws - No Mowing Prior to July 15th

IRVM reminds citizens to be aware Iowa's roadside mowing laws. Iowa Code 314.17 (PDF) prohibits mowing of roadside vegetation on the rights-of-way or medians on any primary highway or secondary road prior to July 15th. 

What You Can Do

• Before July ...

Dust Control Permit Applications Due April 26th

Hardin County residents planning to apply dust control on gravel roads have until April 26 to sign up for the service. Contact an approved contractor immediately.

Residents are responsible for all payments to the contractor, but there is no charge for a pe...

Spring Prescribed Fire Season Starting

Starting the week of April 1st, 2019, Hardin County’s IRVM department will be conducting prescribed burns throughout the county. The burns will be done as weather and site conditions permit, during the month of April, by the IRVM staff who are c...

Boyer Sheriff Foreclosure Sale

Boyer Sheriff Foreclosure Sale will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at the Hardin County Law Enforcement Center at 1:00 PM.

Courthouse East Entrance Closed April 30th, 2019

The east entrance to the Hardin County Courthouse will be CLOSED due to construction, beginning Tuesday, April 30, 2019. The closure will last for a minimum of 1 week to 10 days. There will be no handicap accessible access to the Courthouse during this ti...

Glenn Sheriff Foreclosure Sale

Meyer Sheriff Foreclosure Sale will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at the Hardin County Law Enforcement Center at 1:00 PM.

Flooding Information & Floodplain Development Permit

Hardin County participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Because we participate in this program, Hardin County residents are able to purchase federal flood insurance and are eligible for various federal loan and grant programs. As part o...

Fly Casting Classes

Hardin County Conservation will be hosting fly casting classes at Calkins Nature Area. Space is limited and registration is required. This is a beginner only class and teaches the basics to properly cast a fly with a fly fishing rod.

Renew Your Boat Registration Today

The Hardin County Recorder’s Office is renewing Boat Registrations. The renewal period is Jan 1 – April 30, 2019. After the license is renewed the expiration date will be April 30, 2022. Call 641-939-8178 or stop by the Hardin County Courthouse.