Mississippi River
Des Moines County, Iowa
Rooted in CommunityWhat's Happening
May
10
Big Hollow Hook & Hunt Fishing Clinic
8:00 am · 152nd Avenue · Sperry, IA
May
17
Mayday! Marathon! Run/Walk
9:00 am · 11627 Starr's Cave Rd. · Burlington, IA
May
29
Dutch Oven 101
6:00 pm · 11627 Starr's Cave Rd · Burlington, IA
Jun
7
Outdoor Youth Jamboree
9:00 am · 152nd Ave · Sperry, IA
Aug
2
The Muscatine Triathlon
2552 Pettibone Ave · Muscatine, IA
News and Announcements
Public Opinion Needed for Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
Posted 4/17/25
Conservation Blog: Chasing Ephemerals
Posted 4/7/25
Danville Road PG-27 Bridge Closure
Posted 2/26/25
North Gear Avenue FR-14 Bridge Closure
Posted 2/26/25
Job Opening: Volunteer Camp Host
Posted 1/27/25
Tree harvest to begin at Big Hollow
Posted 9/30/24
Job Opening: Assistant County Attorney
Posted 6/20/24
Job Opening: Part-Time Kitchen Cook
Posted 4/10/24
Welcome to Des Moines County, Iowa
Des Moines County was established in 1833. It's home to 5 communities and over 38,000 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.
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