Welcome to Adams County

Adams County was established by the state legislature in 1851 and named in honor of the second President of the United States, John Adams, or his son, the sixth President, John Quincy Adams (sources differ). The county was finally organized and separated from Pottawattamie County on March 12, 1853. Its original size was later reduced by the creation of Montgomery and Union counties.
The first county seat was Quincy. In 1872, it was moved to Corning.
Courthouse Address:
500 9th Street
Corning, Iowa 50841
Main Entrance ADA Door SW Corner of Building
Hours:
Courthouse
Mon-Fri: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Drivers License
Mon-Fri: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
County Attorney
Mon-Thurs: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Friday: 8:30 am to Noon
Veteran’s Affairs
Mon-Thurs: 8:00 am to 11:00 am
State Offices
Mon-Fri: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Law Enforcement
24/7
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Notices
Learn about County Right of Way
Face coverings are now required when visiting the courthouse. Effective 11/17/2020
Crossroad Behavioral Health
24/7 Mental Health Crisis Line
641-342-2914