Your property taxes don’t stay in one place.
Counties collect them and distribute funds to local taxing jurisdictions like public schools, cities, community colleges, and more, helping keep communities running.
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Life’s biggest moments are recorded and protected at the county level.
From birth certificates to property records, counties keep what matters accessible and secure.
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Some of the best places to unplug are made possible by your county.
Parks, trails, and wildlife areas are protected and maintained for everyone to enjoy.
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Preparedness does not happen by accident.
Counties lead planning, response, and recovery when disasters hit, so communities can get back on their feet.
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When something goes wrong, counties help make sure the right people show up fast.
They coordinate 911 systems and support EMS and emergency response across the state
Happy EMS week!
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From the roads you drive to the services you rely on, counties are behind more of daily life than most people realize.
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Your vote is local.
Counties administer every election, from president to school board, making sure the process is secure, accurate, and accessible.
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Counties maintain roads, coordinate emergency response, and safeguard elections and public funds.…and that’s just the start.
A lot happens behind the scenes to keep communities running strong.
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In many communities, county government is public safety.
Sheriff’s departments provide law enforcement, especially in areas without local police departments.
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County government is behind more of your daily life than you might realize.
Safe roads. Trusted elections. Emergency response when it matters most. That’s the impact of #Behindthe99
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Every mile matters.
Counties maintain nearly 90,000 miles of roads and over 18,000 bridges across Iowa. In fact, 78% of Iowa’s roadways are county owned and maintained.
That’s how communities stay connected.
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You rely on your county every single day.
From road maintenance to uniformed patrol, counties keep Iowa safe.
This is #Behindthe99. A closer look at the essential services powering every community.
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The services you rely on every day don’t just happen. Behind the 99 is our mission to showcase the value counties provide, celebrate the people behind the work, and strengthen understanding of local government.
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Great to see Clayton County Supervisor Ray Peterson and ISAC Board President and Clayton County Treasurer Linda Zuercher this weekend! Thank you for hosting a couple of @IowaCounties team members. #99counties#countygovernment
Afternoon stop in Winnebago County on the @IowaCounties#ISAC99CountyTour for great conversation and time with members. Thank you to two more county members for hosting us today!
A lot of @NACoTweets friends from across the country traveled to Iowa to celebrate Grant Veeder, former ISAC President, NACo Board member, and official NACo limericist, being honored as the 2025 ISAC Golden Eagle. Congratulations, Grant! #2025ISACAnnualConference#CountyFamily
As the @IowaCounties 2025 Annual Conference commences this week, the Legislative Policy Committee (LPC) met to discuss 2026 legislative priorities. Session will be here before we know it!
The @IowaCounties team added one more county to the list with a visit to Adair County. Next week we take a break from the #ISAC99CountyTour for the ISAC 2025 Annual Conference where county officials and professionals from around the state to learn and connect.
Double dip - today! Thanks for hosting and for such a great turnout, Carroll County! Herbert and the @IowaCounties crew are traveling to Crawford County next. #ISAC99CountyTour