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Madison County Treasurer faces Felonious Misconduct, Records Tampering, Theft & Fraud charges

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January 31st, 2025 by Ric Hanson

(Winterset, Iowa) – The Madison County Sheriff’s Office reports following an investigation by the Sheriff’s Office, Madison County Treasurer Amanda Devos, of Winterset, was arrested today (Friday, 1/31/25), on the following charges:
  • “Felonious Misconduct in Office”
  • “Tampering with Records”
  • “Fraudulent Practices 3rd Degree”, and
  • “Theft 3rd Degree”

The charges stem from her duties as Madison County Treasurer. The investigation is on-going and additional charges pending. State Auditor Rob Sand released the following statement on the arrest of Madison County Treasurer Amanda Devos. “We are aware of multiple issues in Madison County and have been working with local officials on appropriate courses of action,” Sand said.

Chapter 11.42 of the Code of Iowa requires the Auditor’s Office to maintain confidential all information received during the course of an audit or examination, including allegations of misconduct or noncompliance, until a report is issued.

*All Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.