Official Wapello County Website

Click below to read a description and application of the Wapello County Minimum Wage Law

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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

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 purchased a new OHV there will be a partial year registration for the remainder of 2016 and a full year registration for 2017 which will total $22.75.  Title and lien, if applicable, fees also apply.  Please call the Recorder’s office at 683-0046 with any questions.

Rock bluff road is currently closed from the City of Chillicothe to 180^th Ave due to construction.  180^th Ave is also closed north of 125^th St.  Rock Bluff is open to local traffic only from the end of the hard surface portion at Rock Bluff Park to 180^th Ave.  Detour is currently Whiskey Ridge west to 210^th Ave then north to 132 St then east in Chillicothe.  Please check back for more details and new detour routes.

Wapello County Jail has an opening for Full-time Female Correctional Officer. Starting pay is $16.79/hr plus excellent benefits. No experience necessary. Must be at least 18 yrs old and have high school diploma or GED. Pick up application at Sheriff’s Office or online here.

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.

Click on any of the Logos below for more information

Ottumwa Ragbrai Web Site

Ottumwa Ragbrai Facebook Page

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Ragbrai Facebook Page

Interactive RAGBRAI Route Map

Click the links below to view the posting for Deputy Sheriff and an application.

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Civil Service Test Notice

Link here to Application here

Also available on this page http://wapellocounty.org/departments/sherif-and-jail/

The test is July 21st, 2016 and applications are due by close of business July 6th, 2016.

The Wapello County Recorder’s office now takes passport photos.  Cost is $10.00 per person for two pictures.  Come see us for all your passport needs from birth certificate to application and now photos.  Please call 641-683-0047 if you have any questions.