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- Madison County
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- Winterset
- Population
- 1,367
- Madison County population
- 16,230
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- ZIP codes
- 50072
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Voters can look up their polling place at https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/voterreg/pollingplace/search.aspx Madison County recorded a In November 2026, local voters will elect a mayor and two city council members. Voters can request an absentee ballot online at https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/electioninfo/absenteeinfo.html. The request deadline is 10 days before an election.
The Madison County Auditor's Office serves local voters and is located at 112 N John Wayne Drive, Winterset, IA 50273. The phone number is (515) 462-3861, and the website is madisoncoia.us. The Earlham Police Department is located at 140 S Chestnut Street. and reachable at (712)336-2525.
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How do I register to vote in Earlham, Iowa?
To register to vote in Earlham, Iowa, residents can register online through the Iowa Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at the Madison County elections office. Iowa requires voters to be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and residents of the state. The registration deadline is typically 30 days before an election. Voters can verify their registration status and find polling locations through the Iowa Secretary of State's voter lookup tool. For local municipal elections in Earlham, contact the Madison County Clerk's office for schedules and ballot information.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Earlham, Iowa?
The Earlham, Iowa, area maintains vital records, including birth, death, and marriage certificates, through the Madison County Recorder's Office and the Iowa Department of Public Health. Birth and death certificates can be obtained by visiting the Madison County Recorder's Office at 112 N John Wayne Dr, Winterset, IA 50273, or by submitting a request online through the Iowa Department of Public Health's website. Marriage licenses and certificates are also available through the Madison County Recorder's Office.
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