(Winterset, Iowa) – The Madison County Attorney’s Office, Tuesday evening, reported he had received a letter from Madison County Treasurer Amanda DeVos, indicating she had resigned, effective immediately. Attorney Stephen J. Swanson said the notice from DeVos stated, “…on the advice of counsel, and admitting no wrongdoing,” was resigning from her office as Madison County Treasurer, effective as of the date of the letter, which was July 14, 2025. DeVos had been relieved of her duties on February 5th.

Attorney Swanson said “On January 31, 2025, in Madison County, Iowa, Amanda DeVos was arrested and charged with Felonious Misconduct in Office, Tampering with Records, Third Fraudulent Practices, and Third Degree Theft. A subsequent Petition for Removal from Office and Petition for Injunction was filed against Amanda DeVos, asking the Court to remove [her] from office. A hearing on the matter was set for July 18, 2025.”

The statement from County Attorney Swanson went on to say, “Due to the Resignation of Ms. DeVos, there is no longer a need to hold a hearing regarding her removal from office, and the matter has been continued pending acceptance of her resignation by the Madison County Board of Supervisors at the next scheduled meeting on July 22, 2025.”

Swanson thanked the efforts of Madison County Sheriff Jason Barnes and Acting Madison County Treasurer Kylee Barber. “Their effort in exposing and investigating this matter made this possible, and the people of Madison County should be proud to have dedicated public servants who are willing to do what needs to be done when they see something improper,” Swanson said.

Criminal charges are still pending against DeVos, but Swanson reminds the public the woman “…has admitted no wrongdoing, and that charges are an accusation, and individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.” He will offer no additional statements at this time.