

For this reason, townships in Iowa are classified as administrative subdivisions of the counties and are not counted as separate governments in the United States Census of Governments.

Although Iowa townships may levy taxes, the county board of supervisors issues anticipatory bonds on behalf of the township and the compensation of township trustees (other than fees) is paid by the county government.

Iowa townships may provide fire protection, emergency medical services, cemeteries, community centers, playgrounds, and, upon voter approval, public halls. The information in this record has been migrated. This resource is a citation record only, the Center for Digital Antiquity does not have a copy of this document. Township trustees also serve as fence viewers and may resolve conflicts upon request. Phase I Cultural Resource Survey for a Corn Processor Ethanol Plant Site IN Clay Township, Hardin County, Iowa, Sec. The trustees are often elected, but may be appointed by the county board of supervisors if authorized by voters after a referendum. An elected or appointed board of trustees governs each township. For civil administrative purposes, Iowa state law allows each county board of supervisors to divide the county into townships. state of Iowa are distinct geographical areas. This alphabetic list of townships in Iowa and their counties is based on the U.S.
