Welcome to the official website of Wapello County, Iowa. This website is designed to help current and future residents of Wapello County find all necessary information about our county! Wapello County includes the following cities and towns: Agency, Blakesburg, Chillicothe, Eddyville, Eldon, Kirkville and Ottumwa.

 

NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS

Sep 15
2016

Wapello County Minimum Wage Ordinance

 

Here is a copy of the Minimum Wage Ordinance passed 9/13/16. Minimum Wage Ordinance (click to open pdf document)   History of Federal Minimum Wage Rates Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, 1938 - 2009  

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Sep 01
2016

2017 Off Road Vehicle Registration Begins September 1st.

 

Off road vehicle registrations, including ATVs, off road motorcycles and OHVs, can be registered for the 2017 year beginning September 1.  All OHV registrations expire December 31, 2016.  If not renewed by that date, a $5.00 penalty will be assessed.  Current registrations are $17.75 for the 2017 registration year.  If you have

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Aug 26
2016

Rock Bluff Road Project Update

 

Rock bluff road is currently closed from the City of Chillicothe to 180th Ave due to construction.  180th Ave is also closed north of 125th St.  Rock Bluff is open to local traffic only from the end of the hard surface portion at Rock Bluff Park to 180th Ave.  Detour is currently Whiskey Ridge

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Aug 03
2016

Deer/Turkey licenses will go on sale August 15 in Recorders Office

 

  Beginning August 15, deer and fall turkey tags go on sale in the Recorder’s office located on the second floor of the courthouse. Landowner tags are also available. Federal Duck Stamps are available for purchase as well.  Cost for duck stamps is $25.00.      

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Wapello County Courthouse
101 W 4th St
Ottumwa, IA 52501

Email: Board of Supervisors

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