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Assessor

Evaluates and assigns a monetary value to Real Estate and Personal Property for the purposes of taxation.

Brittanie Palmer

Circuit Clerk

Acts as a liaison to the public in judicial matters; keeps records for court cases; collects fines; coordinates court appearances and warrants.

Amber Boley

Collector/Treasurer

Collects County (and some Cities) taxes based on Real Estate and Personal Property values and distributes collected taxes as required by law.

Renee McKenzie

County Clerk

Maintains records of governing body transactions, resolutions, and ordinances; administrates elections; and is the chief finance officer of the county. Processes Notary Commissions and issues Liquor and Auctioneer Licenses.

Suzan Stephenson

County Coroner

Investigates and determines the cause of a person’s death and coordinates findings with local law enforcement and the prosecuting attorney.

Kjersten Parn

County Engagement Specialist

COUNTY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST IN AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT MU Extension in Linn County

J Morris

Juvenile Officer

Provides protective services to the youth of this county by working with the State’s children’s division, schools, law enforcement and parents.

Shaunna Stallo

MU Extension Specialist

Coordinates agricultural activities with farmers, ranchers, and youth groups; presents details on farm management, marketing, and production.

Valerie Tate

Prosecuting Attorney

Represents the county in criminal court cases. Also, tries cases, interviews witnesses, evaluates police reports, and performs legal research.

Tracy Carlson

Public Administrator

Acts as the administrator for persons who have died, also manages the affairs of a living person who has no living relatives who can act for them.

Lana Kilmer

Recorder of Deeds

Maintains records of real estate transfers back to the 1840s; records real estate transfers; issues Marriage Licenses. Birth and death records are maintained in the State Archives.

Jennifer Shoop-Baker

Road and Bridge

Responsible for the construction of road and bridge projects within the county. Coordinates with townships for the normal maintenance of county roads.

Scott Meek

Sheriff

Enforce laws, arrest offenders, and investigate crimes. They also patrol assigned areas and respond to emergency calls. Provide security for courthouse.

Carrie Melte

Victim Rights Advocate

Advocates for health insurance, medical bill issues, medication reviews and care management of persons who are in need.

Renelda Billingsley