Jurisdiction: Wapello County

State: Iowa

County Website(s)

wapellocounty.org

Wapello County, Iowa - County Government Welcome toWapello County, Iowa News and Announcements Upcoming Holiday Closure Schedule Wapello County is administered by a three-member Board of Supervisors who are elected for four-year terms. Other elected officials include the Attorney, Auditor, Recorder, Sheriff, and Treasurer.

The county was created on February 17, 1843, from unorganized territory. The county opened at midnight with several hundred eager settlers camped along the eastern border. Within a month, Wapello County was home to more than 5,000 people. About Wapello County Memorial Day (May 25, 2026) Independence Day (July 3, 2026) Labor Day (September 7, 2026)

Veteran's Day Observed (November 11, 2026) Thanksgiving (November 26, 2026) Day After Thanksgiving (November 27, 2026) Day Before Christmas Day Observed (December 24, 2026) Christmas (December 25, 2026)

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Proposed Property Tax Notice 2026-2027

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Iowa Correctional Info

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What Iowa Jail Families Need to Know About Inmate Healthcare in 2026

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What's Really Happening With Substance Abuse Treatment in Iowa Correctional Facilities in 2026?

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