Hardin County, Iowa

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Hardin County is one of 99 counties in Iowa.

[edit] Website evaluation

Main article: Evaluation of Iowa county websites

[edit] The good

• Meetings are posted on the calendar.^[1] Agendas and minutes are also available.^[2]
• County supervisors are listed with contact information.^[3]
• Administrative officials are listed under respective departments.
• Building permits and zoning information is provided.^[4]
• Tax levy rates and valuations are posted.^[5] Property taxes can be paid online.^[6]

[edit] The bad

• Budget is not published.^[7]
• Does not disclose if belongs to taxpayer-funded lobbying associations.
• There is no information on the audits, contracts, and public records.

[edit] External links

Hardin County

• Hardin County official website
• Hardin County Free Public Records Directory
• Hardin County on Epodunk

[edit] References

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