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Poweshiek County Courthouse
Brooklyn · photo by Kyle Ross
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Apr
23
Fleming Woods Wildflower Walk 10:00 am
1058 500th Ave · Montezuma, IA
Apr
23
Fleming Woods Wildflower Walk 2:00 pm
1058 500th Ave · Montezuma, IA
Apr
25
Fleming Woods Wildflower Walk 5:00 pm
1058 500th Ave · Montezuma, IA
Apr
27
Fleming Woods Wildflower Walk 3:00 pm
1058 500th Ave · Montezuma, IA
May
6
Nature Explorers - Topic TBD 10:00 am
Montezuma, IA

About Poweshiek County

Located in east-central Iowa, Poweshiek County was established in 1843 and named for Meskwaki Chief Poweshiek, a chief of the Fox Indian people. The Courthouse, located in Montezuma, was completed in 1859. The County is home to eight communities and home to 18,662 residents.

The 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.