Auditor
Duties
The County Auditor is responsible for a variety of functions and duties. The main functions
include:
- Commissioner of Elections (federal, state, county, city and school district)
- Preparing and certifying tax levies
- Maintaining financial records
- Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
- Keeping Real Estate Transfer Records
- Maintains a drainage record for all drainage districts of the county
- Payroll and Human Resources Manager
Upcoming Elections
- Primary Election-June 2, 2026
- General Election-November 3, 2026
Sample Ballots
Voting Precincts
Voters will cast their votes at their General Election polling places for all elections unless otherwise indicated.
The following precincts have been established effective January 15, 2022 for all City, School, Primary or General Elections:
| Precinct | Voting Location |
|---|---|
| Precinct 1 - Carroll-Floyd | Crossroads Pavilion Event Center 301 34th Ave, Sheldon, IA 51201 |
| Precinct 2 - Franklin | Yesterday's Memories Museum 106 Eastern St, Sanborn, IA 51248 |
| Precinct 3 - Hartley-Lincoln-Omega | Hartley Community Center 820 2nd St NE, Hartley, IA 51346 |
| Precinct 4 - Sheldon 1st Ward | Crossroads Pavilion Event Center 301 34th Ave, Sheldon, IA 51201 |
| Precinct 5 - Sheldon 2nd Ward | Crossroads Pavilion Event Center 301 34th Ave, Sheldon, IA 51201 |
| Precinct 6 - Sheldon 3rd Ward | Crossroads Pavilion Event Center 301 34th Ave, Sheldon, IA 51201 |
| Precinct 7 - Summit-Center-Dale-Highland | O'Brien County Courthouse - Assembly Room 155 S Hayes Ave, Primghar, IA 51245 |
| Precinct 8 - Union-Baker-Caledonia | Paullina City Hall 127 S Main St, Paullina, IA 51046 |
| Precinct 9 - Waterman-Grant-Liberty | R.L. Johannsen Center 110 Ash St, Sutherland, IA 51058 |
O’Brien County Auditor’s Office
155 S Hayes Ave.
PO Box 380
Primghar, IA 51245
Phone: 712-957-3225
Hours:
8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday
Closed weekends & holidays
Staff
Rhea Schmalen, Auditor
email: rschmalen@obriencounty.iowa.gov
Maureen Thompson, Deputy Auditor
email: mthompson@obriencounty.iowa.gov
Katrina Russell, Deputy Auditor
email: krussell@obriencounty.iowa.gov
Other Information & Forms
Elections
- Supervisor Districts [PDF, 644.87 KB]
- Voting Precincts [PDF, 538.05 KB]
- Iowa Voter Registration
- Absentee Ballot Request Form [PDF]
- Election Candidate Information
- Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board
Real Estate & Taxation
Budget/Financial Information
Misc