City Of Prescott Iowa

05/07/2026

05/07/2026

The residents in Prescott might be noticing the large dumpster located on 207 2nd Street this past couple of weeks. The building south of the library once owned by Bill Fischer Hatchery years ago and later owned by the city, is due for demolition. As years have passed, the building has slowly deteriorated both inside and outside. It was needing structural stabilization, new roof, windows and the floor was giving way in multiple areas. The city utilized it for storing Christmas Decorations, Street Signs, equipment and the library stored seasonal totes there.

The roof tested positive for 3% asbestos and the DNR and EPA state anything over 1% must be removed by a licensed crew. A group out of Des Moines removed the roofing on May 4-5th and did a meticulous job keeping debris from going into the creek. They were even gracious enough to cut several trees down next to the building in order to place plastic down to wrap debris in. They hauled the roof and the trees off was an added plus! Bids for demolition will be reviewed on May 12th, with demolition starting thereafter.

The previous Mayor and Council had worked on getting funding for the bridge which has become unstable and they received a one million dollar Federal Grant. We have since worked to see we have the remaining funds on our end to start the work. Starting in June of 2027 Engineers and crew will be placing concrete box culverts to replace the unstable street and walking bridge. There will be new paving and sidewalk starting at the south corner of the park and will extend to the stop sign next to the library. Paved parking will be added. When completed it will be a wonderful addition to our small community.

On another note, the DNR did their survey of the Prescott Watershed Dam which is for flood control for the town. Several areas needed attention. Riprap to stabilize one area of the dam will be completed next month with Travis Henderson coming in with the lowest bid.

Spring is here and mowing is in full swing. We are wishing our local farmers a safe and productive planting season.

Jolene Hinrichs, Mayor

04/20/2026

09/07/2025

The City of Prescott has 3 city council positions and the mayor position up for election this year. If you are interested in running you can pick up a "Affidavit of Candidacy" and "Nomination Petition" from City Hall during library hours, M & W 8am to 1pm or T & Th 12pm to 6pm or you can download and print them from the Iowa Secretary of State website using the following link, https://sos.iowa.gov/city-elections

Forms are due to the County Auditor's office by 5pm on September 18th, candidates need 10 signatures from residents within the city limits of Prescott to run for office. If you have any questions you can contact the Election Clerk at the County Auditor's office at 641-322-3340 or by email at [email protected].

08/27/2025

Iowa’s city elections will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, and Prescott is encouraging residents to consider running for local office. Mayors and council members play a vital role in shaping policies that impact daily life, including public safety, parks, streets, and utilities.

Candidate filing in Prescott will be open from August 25 to September 18th 5PM.


Learn more about what it takes to run for office by visiting the Iowa League of Cities’ elections resources at

Cities are an integral part of the municipal election process. There are numerous requirements in the candidate qualifying and nominating process that city…

04/21/2025

NOW HIRING! City Maintenance Position

The City of Prescott is looking to hire a PT city maintenance person (20-30 hours per month) to perform a variety of job duties including but not limited to:
• Repair and maintain city infrastructure, including roads, sidewalks, and public buildings, to ensure public safety and compliance with regulations.
• Perform routine inspection and maintenance on city vehicles and equipment, ensuring they are in safe and operational condition.
• Ability to operate dump truck, backhoe, maintainer, snow plow, and mowers in a safe and productive manner.
• Perform grounds maintenance including mowing and trimming duties of city owned property.
• Perform basic duties in carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, heating / cooling, ventilation, roofing and security.
• Inspect buildings, sites and equipment for needed repair / maintenance.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests.
• Assist with construction project management.
• Oversee contractors when professional repairs are necessary.
• Follow local and state building codes.
• Comply with all OSHA safety regulations.
• Handle basic repairs and maintenance and perform preventative maintenance of equipment and city owned property.
• Diagnose mechanical issues and correct them.
• Operating snowplows to remove snow from surfaces, such as sidewalks, driveways, and roads in a safe and productive manner.
• Performing de-icing activities.
• Spreading sand and salt on de-iced surfaces.

Individuals interested in the position must have a valid driver’s license, a Class B CDL with air brake endorsement (or ability to obtain one) and ideally would also have access to tools and other equipment as needed to perform job duties (a monthly stipend will be provided).

If interested in applying, please mail a resume and cover letter to City of Prescott, Attn: Jocelyn Blazek, PO Box 109, Prescott, IA 50859 or email to [email protected].

Application deadline is May 31st.

Questions? Feel free to email the city clerk at [email protected].