Spring Wildflowers Making their Debut!

Hike our many trails across Hardin County including those at Calkins Nature Area where wildflowers like this beautiful Hepatica can be found! Here is a challenge for you! Find something new, beautiful, or simply unique and email a photo of it to Calkins s...

Hardin County Conservation Closing all Facilities and Reservations to the Public

Following the direction of Iowa Governor, Kim Reynolds, the Hardin County Conservation Board has decided to close Calkins Nature Area, as well as any facility reservations to the public until further notice. The U.S. Center for Disease Control has issued ...

Thanks to all who helped create a successful first Archaeology Day!

On February 22, 2020, Calkins Nature Area staff hosted their fist ever Archaeology Day. Throughout the day, Cherie Haury-Artz and Veronica Mraz, professionals from the Iowa Office of State Archaeology, were present to carefully examine and identify artifa...

Ten Pheasant Food Plot Questions Answered

Food plots can be established almost anywhere, but to maximize the impact for your local pheasant population, a little extra thought will go a long way.

Public Health Confirms First Case of COVID-19 in Hardin County

A case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been confirmed in Hardin County. According to the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), the individual is self-isolating at home.

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FEMA COVID-19 Rumor Control

There are foreign adversaries who are trying to cause chaos in our country and spread disinformation and rumors. To help the American public distinguish between rumors and facts regarding the response to COVID-19, FEMA has created a Rumor Control page on ...

Hardin County Public Meetings Being Held Remotely Until Further Notice

County buildings are closed to the public and gatherings are limited to no more than 10 people. Hardin County is requiring the public to attend all public meetings remotely to help limit the spread of COVID-19. 

The information below can be used t...

Hardin County News Release

Effective March 18, 2020 – until further notice: Due to COVID-19 and public health concerns, Hardin County is taking steps to protect employees and the public. Hardin County has elected to close its offices to the public to limit the spread of C...

Hardin County Buildings Closed to the Public

March 18, 2020 

In response to the community spread of COVID-19, the Hardin County Board of Supervisors has closed all Hardin County buildings to the public effective today at 12PM.  

All business interactions are being conducted through m...

A Message from the Hardin County Treasurer's Office

The Hardin County Treasurer’s Office has some important information about how to practice social distancing and make sure you can still get your business done.

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Off Foreclosure Sheriff Sale

Off Foreclosure Sale will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2020, at 1:00 PM at the Law Enforcement Center in Eldora.

Bonin Foreclosure Sheriff Sale

Bonin Foreclosure Sale will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2020, at 1:00 PM at the Law Enforcement Center in Eldora.

Sorrells Foreclosure Sheriff Sale

*The original date of this sale was April 16, 2020, and it has been postponed to May 28, 2020.

Hardin County Sheriff's Office Job Opening

The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for the position of Communications Specialist/Dispatcher.

Application deadline is April 10, 2020 at 4:00 PM. 

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Hardin County Board of Supervisors Declare State of Emergency

The Hardin County Board of Supervisors signed a proclamation at a special meeting this morning (3/16/20) to declare Hardin County as being in a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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2020 Dust Control Notice

Hardin County will again be allowing the application of dust control in front of rural residences.

March 2020 FIA/Friendship Club Newsletter

Check out the news and events with the March 2020 FIA/Friendship Club newsletter.

Raske Foreclosure Sheriff Sale

Raske Foreclosure Sale will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2020*, at 1:00 PM at the Law Enforcement Center in Eldora.

*The original date for this sale was April 2, 2020

Heath Foreclosure Sheriff Sale

*The original date for this sale was March 26, 2020, but it has been postponed to May 28, 2020.

Smith Foreclosure Sheriff Sale

*The original date of this sale was February 13, 2020 and was changed to March 26, 2020. It has again been postponed to May 14, 2020.

East Entrance of Courthouse Now Only Public Entrance

Beginning on January 2, 2020, the East Entrance of the Courthouse is the designated public entrance to the building. This entrance is handicap accessible. The public will not be able to enter through the north or south doors (at the top of the stairs).

Bill of Sale Requested for Transferring Vehicle Titles Beginning January 1, 2020

Effective January 1, 2020, the Hardin County Treasurer’s Office will be requesting customers to provide a bill of sale when transferring titles to motor vehicles between private parties and all dealer sales, with an implementation date of July 1, 2020.

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