Howard County Iowa

10/06/2026

10/06/2026

ATTENTION!
The water in all Howard County Conservation Board parks and restrooms will be shut off on Monday October 12th, 2026. Electricity will still be on, and camping will still be available. Thank you for your patronage, see you next camping season!

09/15/2026

IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION
NOVEMBER 3, 2026

October 14, 2026: First day absentee ballots will be mailed out
October 14, 2026: First day to vote in the Auditor’s Office
October 19, 2026: Last day absentee ballots will be mailed out, office open until 5:00 p.m.
October 24, 2026: Howard County Auditor’s Office will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon) for absentee voting
October 30, 2026: Last to submit written challenges to absentee voters, office open until 5:00 p.m.
October 31, 2026: Howard County Auditor’s Office will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for absentee voting
November 2, 2026: Last day to vote absentee in the Auditor’s Office
November 3, 2026: ELECTION DAY POLLS ARE OPEN FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Howard County Auditor’s Office at 563-547-9203

07/16/2026

The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT), in partnership with 20+ cities and counties, is applying to receive federal grant funding to replace Bridge H-16, located on A46 just west of Howard Ave. We need your help by completing a brief survey! Your answers will be used to support the grant application. This online survey will take less than five minutes to complete.

Please click the link to complete this form.

07/14/2026

🗳️ “Effective July 1, pre-registered voters cannot use another voter to attest to their identity at the polling place (House File 2501). If you do not have approved identification, you will be offered a provisional ballot and instructions for proving your identity at the county auditor’s office. This does not affect the process for election day registration.”

Make sure your approved identification has your current address, if not you will be asked for additional documentation.

If you have questions, please contact the Howard County Auditor’s Office at 563-547-9203.

05/22/2026

The Howard County Auditor’s Office will be open Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for absentee voting for the June 2, 2026 Primary Election. If you have questions, please feel free to contact the Howard County Auditor’s Office at 563-547-9203.

04/21/2026

🚨 **Public Notice: Prescribed Burns in Progress** 🚨

The Howard County Conservation Board will be conducting prescribed burns on wildlife areas today and tomorrow, weather permitting.

⚠️ **Road Closure Alert:**
345th Avenue will be closed between 110th St. and 130th St.

Please use extra caution when driving in the area, follow all posted road closure signs, and **do not drive around barricades**.

Thank you for your cooperation and helping keep everyone safe!

Welcome to Howard County, Iowa

04/21/2026

🚨 **Public Notice: Prescribed Burns in Progress** 🚨

The Howard County Conservation Board will be conducting prescribed burns on wildlife areas today and tomorrow, weather permitting.

⚠️ **Road Closure Alert:**
345th Avenue will be closed between 110th St. and 130th St.

Please use extra caution when driving in the area, follow all posted road closure signs, and **do not drive around barricades**.

Thank you for your cooperation and helping keep everyone safe!

04/01/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE
Starting April 1st, the two bridges on V58, both north and south of 35th St, will be closed for reconstruction. The project is anticipated to take 5-7 months.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office at 563-547-2620.
Respectfully,
Nick Rissman
Howard County Engineer

03/11/2026

Howard County’s proposed property tax for FY27 is now available. Stay informed and review the details:

Welcome to Howard County, Iowa