Taylor County was first established in 1847 and originated in 1851. Taylor County gets its name from Major General Zachary Taylor, 12th president of the United States.
The first county elections were held in 1851, by order of the county sheriff. Only 53 votes were cast in the election of three commissioners, a clerk, judge, treasurer, and county recorder. The first county business conducted was the location of a county seat. A three-man committee was formed to locate the county seat, but nothing was ever done. Eventually the Legislature, on January 14, 1853, appointed a second committee for the same purpose. When a site was located, it was to be named Bedford.
Public Notices
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Zaragoza Levy Sale
Notice of Sheriff’s Levy and Sale. The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only on 12/17/2026 at 10:00 AM in the Lobby of the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office.
Stone Levy Sale
Notice of Sheriff’s Levy and Sale. The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only on 12/03/2026 at 10:45 AM in the Lobby of the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office.
England Levy Sale
Notice of Sheriff’s Levy and Sale. The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only on 12/03/2026 at 10:30 AM in the Lobby of the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office.
Black Maple Wind Project Parcel Map
Attached is a high resolution parcel map containing details regarding the Black Maple Wind Project.
Notice of Public Hearing for a Wind Energy Conversion System project requested by Black Maple Wind, LLC
The Board of Supervisors of Taylor County, Iowa will hold a Public Hearing and Board Meeting to discuss and possibly vote on the application for a Wind Energy Conversion System project requested by Black Maple Wind, LLC on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors Room at the Taylor County Courthouse (405 Jefferson Street, Bedford, IA).
Black Maple Wind Project Permit Application
Permit Application for the Black Maple Wind Project. Public Hearing is scheduled for August 27, 2026 at 10 AM.
Zaragoza Levy Sale
Notice of Sheriff’s Levy and Sale. The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only on 12/17/2026 at 10:00 AM in the Lobby of the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office.
Stone Levy Sale
Notice of Sheriff’s Levy and Sale. The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only on 12/03/2026 at 10:45 AM in the Lobby of the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office.
England Levy Sale
Notice of Sheriff’s Levy and Sale. The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only on 12/03/2026 at 10:30 AM in the Lobby of the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office.
Black Maple Wind Project Parcel Map
Attached is a high resolution parcel map containing details regarding the Black Maple Wind Project.
Notice of Public Hearing for a Wind Energy Conversion System project requested by Black Maple Wind, LLC
The Board of Supervisors of Taylor County, Iowa will hold a Public Hearing and Board Meeting to discuss and possibly vote on the application for a Wind Energy Conversion System project requested by Black Maple Wind, LLC on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors Room at the Taylor County Courthouse (405 Jefferson Street, Bedford, IA).
Black Maple Wind Project Permit Application
Permit Application for the Black Maple Wind Project. Public Hearing is scheduled for August 27, 2026 at 10 AM.
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