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Wapello County auditor resigns; board outlines appointment timeline as assessor cites disaster proclamation and extends appeal deadline
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Summary
Auditor Kelly Spurgeon notified the board of her resignation effective April 30, 2026. The board discussed appointment versus special election procedures and Assessor Travis Kaster reported Governor Reynolds declared Wapello County a disaster, extending typical assessment appeal dates to June 5.
The Wapello County Board of Supervisors received and acknowledged the resignation of County Auditor Kelly Spurgeon, effective April 30, 2026, and reviewed options for filling the vacancy.
Danielle Weller spoke on behalf of the Auditor’s Office to explain the vacancy process: the board may appoint an interim auditor within 40 days or call a special election; if the board appoints, the appointee would serve until the November election when the position will appear on the ballot. The board said it will publish notice of the vacancy and the process in the Ottumwa Courier; members noted the public could petition for a special election if appointment is chosen.
During the same session Assessor Travis Kaster told the board that Governor Reynolds declared Wapello County a disaster, which affects assessor processes: appeal deadlines normally set for April 2–April 30 were extended to June 5 for affected properties. The board approved payroll and claims and adjourned at 10:38 a.m.
The vacancy process requires administrative steps by the board and the Auditor’s Office; the board did not name an appointee at the meeting. Further procedural notices will follow according to Iowa law and county practice.