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Pocahontas County Board adopts $18.8 million FY2027 budget, approves transfers
Summary
The Pocahontas County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted the FY2027 county budget totaling $18,786,475 and approved $2,668,993 in transfers (total $21,455,468) after a public hearing with no objections. The board also passed a separate FY27 budget transfer resolution.
The Pocahontas County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted the county’s FY2027 budget of $18,786,475 and approved $2,668,993 in transfers for a total authorized spending plan of $21,455,468 following a public hearing with no objections.
Auditor Nita Hinrickson provided proof of publication at the hearing held April 28; no written objections were filed and no members of the public appeared to speak. Supervisor Peter Seehusen moved to adopt the budget and Supervisor Brent Aden seconded; the vote was recorded as Ayes — Seehusen, Siepker, Stauter, Smith, Aden.
The resolution (2026-04-21) lists levy rates and tax asking amounts, including a General Basic levy of $3.39806 per $1,000 of valuation and an overall Countywide + Rural Services total levy of $9.44606; the recorded tax asking amounts include $3,680,811 for General Basic and a Countywide total of $6,915,417. The board also approved Resolution 2026-4-22, a FY27 budget transfer, on a unanimous voice vote; the auditor’s office holds the full text of the transfer resolution upon request.
The board’s action was taken at its regular session in the Supervisors Room at the Pocahontas County Courthouse. The adoption follows statutory authority cited in the resolution (Iowa Code Section 331.434) allowing the board to certify property taxes during its April session.
Next steps: the adopted levies and tax askings take effect July 1, 2026, and documentation is available from the county auditor’s office for residents seeking detailed line-item information.
