Calendar

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors meets in regular sessions on Tuesdays in the courthouse boardroom. To be on the agenda, please submit a request to the Auditor's Office by 10 a.m. on the Friday before the next Tuesday's board meeting.

Posted by: Board of Supervisors

DMC Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Meeting

Posted by: Emergency Management Agency

Conservation Board Meeting

The Des Moines County Conservation Board generally meets the first Wednesday of every month at 5:30PM at the Conservation Office in West Burlington. 

For more information on the conservation department, visit the department's website.

Posted by: Conservation

Monthly Outdoor Warning Siren Test

Posted by: Emergency Management Agency

Spring Scavenger Hunt

Des Moines County Conservation will be hosting a Spring Scavenger Hunt on April 8th from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. This event will take place at the Starr’s Cave Park and Preserve. Participants will be given a list of items to search for throughout the park.

There is no fee or registration required for this event. Please dress for the weather and look at the Starr’s Cave Nature Center Facebook page for event changes and cancellations or call Starr’s Cave Nature Center at (319)753-5808.

Posted by: Conservation

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors meets in regular sessions on Tuesdays in the courthouse boardroom. To be on the agenda, please submit a request to the Auditor's Office by 10 a.m. on the Friday before the next Tuesday's board meeting.

Posted by: Board of Supervisors

Hike A Park Shimek State Forest

The next hike will be on April 13th and take place at Shimek State Forest in Lee County. We will meet at the Black Oak Lake parking lot at 3:00 p.m. The Spring Hike A Park series will begin in March and run through May. During this series, a naturalist will lead a hike at a different county park on alternate Thursdays. Des Moines County Conservation will be partnering with Lee County Conservation for several of the hikes in this series.

Whether you are trying to stay fit or want to explore some new parks, this series is for you. These programs will fluctuate between distances of 1-4 miles. Participants may leave at any time. There is no fee or registration required for this program. Please dress for the weather and look at the Starr’s Cave Nature Center Facebook page for event changes and cancellations or call Starr’s Cave Nature Center at (319)753-5808.

Posted by: Conservation

Passport Acceptance Fair

The Des Moines County Recorder's Office will be hosting a Passport Fair on Saturday, April 15th from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Recorder's Office; 2nd floor of the Court House.

Posted by: Recorder

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors meets in regular sessions on Tuesdays in the courthouse boardroom. To be on the agenda, please submit a request to the Auditor's Office by 10 a.m. on the Friday before the next Tuesday's board meeting.

Posted by: Board of Supervisors

Earth Day Cleanup

Join us for the annual Earth Day community cleanup event! The day involves hundreds of volunteers working together to Keep Burlington Beautiful.

Register at the Port between 8AM - 9AM to receive a FREE t-shirt, supplies, and a site location for litter pick up. Return back to the Port after cleanup for door prizes and a light lunch (provided) between 11AM - 12PM.

Posted by: Conservation

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors meets in regular sessions on Tuesdays in the courthouse boardroom. To be on the agenda, please submit a request to the Auditor's Office by 10 a.m. on the Friday before the next Tuesday's board meeting.

Posted by: Board of Supervisors

Hike A Park Hunt Woods

The next hike will be on April 27th and take place at Hunt Woods Recreation Area. We will meet at the parking lot at 3:00 p.m. The Spring Hike A Park series will run through May. During this series, a naturalist will lead a hike at a different county park on alternate Thursdays. Des Moines County Conservation will be partnering with Lee County Conservation for several of the hikes in this series.

Whether you are trying to stay fit or want to explore some new parks, this series is for you. These programs will fluctuate between distances of 1-4 miles. Participants may leave at any time. There is no fee or registration required for this program. Please dress for the weather and look at the Starr’s Cave Nature Center Facebook page for event changes and cancellations or call Starr’s Cave Nature Center at (319)753-5808.

Posted by: Conservation