Jodi L Meyer for Poweshiek County Recorder

Jodi L Meyer for Poweshiek County Recorder Poweshiek County Recorder

10/08/2026

📚 Post 9: What Does the Recorder’s Office Do?

So…what exactly does the County Recorder’s Office do?

As you can see, the answer is: a lot!

From recording real estate documents and preserving public records to issuing vital records, processing marriage applications, registering recreational vehicles, selling hunting and fishing licenses, providing passport services, recording military documents, and helping with genealogy research — our office touches many different parts of our community.

A lot of what we do happens behind the scenes. You may only see us for a few minutes when you stop in to renew a registration or pick up a document, but there are rules, regulations, research, recordkeeping, and attention to detail happening behind that counter every day.

Our goal is to provide accurate, reliable, and helpful service to the people of our county — whether you’re buying a house, getting married, planning a vacation, heading out hunting, researching your family tree, or simply trying to track down an important document.

We’re proud of the work we do, and we’re proud to serve our community. ❤️

10/08/2026

🦌🌲 HUNTERS: New Treestand Rules for Iowa Public Land

If you hunt deer or turkey on Iowa’s public land, there are some important treestand rules to know before you head out this season!

🏷️ Tag Your Treestand
Treestands placed on public land MUST have a metal tag attached with the owner’s Iowa DNR-issued Customer Identification Number (CID). The tag must be visible from the ground.

🚫 No Permanent Treestands
Permanent treestands may not be constructed on Game Management Areas (State land).

📅 Know When You Can Leave Your Stand
Treestands used for deer or turkey hunting may be left on State land beginning 7 days before the start of the applicable hunting season and must be removed no later than 7 days after the final day of that open season.

🌲 A little planning can save you a headache! Before putting up a stand on public land, make sure it is properly tagged and that you are within the allowed timeframe.

Good luck this hunting season, and as always — know the regulations before you head into the field! 🦃🦌

📍 Need help with your Iowa DNR Customer Identification Number or hunting licenses? The County Recorder’s Office can help with many DNR licensing needs.

10/05/2026

Harvest is the heartbeat of our hometowns. 🌽

As equipment hits the fields and roads this season, take the extra time to slow down, stay alert and look out for one another.

Here’s to keeping our hometowns growing and getting everyone home safe.💙

09/28/2026

Post 7: Military Documents

One of the responsibilities of the County Recorder’s Office that you may not think about is recording military discharge papers for our veterans.🇺🇸

These documents can become incredibly important long after a veteran leaves the military.

Recorded military documents are accessed over the years by several county offices, including:

🇺🇸Veterans Affairs — for claims and benefits
🚗 Treasurer’s Office — for veteran designation on driver’s licenses
🏡 Assessor’s Office — for property tax benefits

And because of the importance of these records, we do not charge veterans to record their military discharge papers or to receive copies of those recordings.

Our office is proud to provide this service to those who have served our country.

To all of our veterans: thank you for your service and sacrifice. ❤️

09/23/2026

🎣 Post 5: Hunting & Fishing Licenses

Ready for hunting or fishing season? 🎣🦌

The County Recorder’s Office is one of your local stops for Iowa hunting and fishing licenses, permits, and tags.

We work closely with the Iowa DNR and local DNR officers to make sure we’re following the latest rules and regulations, and helping hunters and anglers get the licenses and tags they need.

Whether you’re heading out for your first fishing trip of the season, getting ready for deer season, or purchasing your annual licenses, we’re happy to help!

Our goal is simple: make sure you have what you need before you head outdoors so you can enjoy a safe and successful season.

Stop by and see us before you head out! 🌲🎣

09/21/2026

The usual scam has resurfaced in our area. If you get a call from someone claiming to work at the sheriff’s office, or any law enforcement agency for that matter, and that someone tells you that a warrant has been issued for your arrest and demands that you go deposit money into a kiosk somewhere, or buy a gift card, hang up the phone.
You can waste their time if you so choose, but it’s just a scam. Remember, nobody is ever going to call you, legitimately, in an attempt to inform you of your impending arrest.
We will never ask for any form of payments to clear up a matter!

09/21/2026

🛞 Post 4: Off-Highway Vehicle & Boat Registrations

Did you know the County Recorder’s Office helps register your boats, ATVs, UTVs, and other off-road recreational vehicles through the Iowa DNR?

When you purchase a boat or off-road vehicle, there’s more to registration than simply handing over a title and paying a fee.

We have to follow the State of Iowa and Iowa DNR’s rules and regulations, and we are to make sure the proper documentation is provided before a vehicle can be registered or renewed.

That documentation helps establish that the vehicle was actually owned by the person selling it and that everything checks out properly.

And there’s another important reason we take that process seriously: protecting you from fraudulent sales.

Making sure the paperwork is correct helps protect both the buyer and the seller and helps ensure that a vehicle being registered is legitimately owned.

So whether you’re buying your first boat or ATV, or renewing the registration on your favorite UTV, we’re here to help make sure you have the documentation you need to get it taken care of correctly. 🛻🌲

09/18/2026

💍 Post 3: Marriage Applications

Getting married? 💍❤️

Before you can say “I do,” there’s some paperwork that has to happen first!

The County Recorder’s Office helps engaged couples complete their marriage applications so they can legally get married in Iowa.

We know that paperwork can sometimes be confusing, especially when you’re trying to make sure everything is completed correctly. We’re happy to answer questions and walk couples through the application process.

And sometimes, couples have questions about having their marriage ceremony at the courthouse. We’re always more than happy to explain how that process works and what you need to know.

Getting married should be an exciting time — not a stressful paperwork experience. 💕 We’re here to help make sure you have the information you need to get everything taken care of before the big day!

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