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Department Hours

Each Winnebago County Department has independent operating hours for its offices and services. The Courthouse building, Court, and most county offices are open Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Use our quick search feature to find the hours for the department you are looking for.

911 Communications

Public Safety Center
935 Hwy. 69 N.
Forest City, IA 50436
641-585-2828 ext. 0

Hours
24 hours/day, 365 days/year

Assessor

Courthouse · Lower Level
126 S. Clark St.
Forest City, IA 50436
641-585-2163

Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Attorney

Courthouse
126 S. Clark St.
Forest City, IA 50436
641-585-0020

Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Auditor

Courthouse
126 S. Clark St.
Forest City, IA 50436
641-585-3412

Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Board of Supervisors

Courthouse
126 S. Clark St.
Forest City, IA 50436
641-585-3412

Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Conservation

Conservation
41600 Highway 69
Leland, IA 50453
641-567-3390

Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Hanson Nature Center:
Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:00-4:00 PM

Public Health

Public Health
216 S. 4th St.
Forest City, IA 50436
641-585-4763

Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Public Health will be closed on the following Holidays:
Martin Luther King Day January 20, 2025
President's Day February 17, 2025
Memorial Day May 26, 2025
Independence Day July 4, 2025
Labor Day September 1, 2025
Veteran's Day November 11, 2025
Thanksgiving Day November 27, 2025
Day after Thanksgiving November 28, 2025
Christmas Eve December 24, 2025
Christmas Day December 25, 2025
New Year's Day January 1, 2026

Recorder

Courthouse
126 S. Clark St.
Forest City, IA 50436
641-585-2094

Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Passport Acceptance Hours
8:00 - 11:00 a.m. & 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Appointments REQUIRED for Passports. One Acceptance Agent available; book appointment online or call our office.
Schedule Passport Appointment Online

Road Department

Courthouse · Lower Level
126 South Clark St.
Forest City, IA 50436
641-585-2905

Hours
Office
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
District Shops
Monday - Friday
7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Summer Hours
Monday - Thursday
6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Sheriff & Jail

Law Enforcement Center
935 Highway 69 N.
Forest City, IA 50436
641-585-7590 (Civil Office)

Hours
Civil Office
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Social Services

Courthouse
126 S. Clark St.
Forest City, IA 50436
641-585-2340 ext. 4

Hours
8:00 a.m. to 12 p.m.
1:00 pm. to 4:30 p.m.
Appointment Recommended

Treasurer

Courthouse · 2nd Floor , Suite 4
126 S. Clark St.
Forest City, IA 50436
641-585-2322 (Tax Dept.)

Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Driver's License: Appointments only. Last transactions will be at 4:00 p.m.

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs
216 S. 4th St.
Forest City, IA 50436
641-585-5736

Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Appointment Recommended

Zoning

Courthouse
126 S. Clark St.
Forest City, IA 50436
641-585-0999

Hours
Please call for an appointment.

Department Hours

Upcoming Holiday Closure Schedule