Adams County Auditor resigns to accept another job offer; Applications are being accepted to fill the position
May 9th, 2025 by Ric Hanson
(Corning, Iowa) – The Board of Supervisors of Adams County have announced their intention to fill a vacancy by appointment, of the office of the Adams County Auditor. The notice was posted on the County’s website following the resignation of current Auditor Rebecca Bissell, who has served in the role for more than a decade, and is stepping-down to pursue a new career opportunity.

Rebecca Bissell
Adams County Auditor (Official photo)
The position will become vacant, effective June 2nd. The appointment will be from June 2nd to the the next pending election, November 3rd, 2026 (barring any petition for a special election, which may be filed up to 14-days following notice of the appointment). Application information is available on the county website under the employment tab.
The Adams County Board of Supervisors accepted Bissell’s resignation during their most recent meeting. Bissell has served as county auditor since 2013, most recently being re-elected in 2024. She also served as the president of the Iowa State Association of County Auditors in 2024.