2025 Water Quality Report
This Report contains important information regarding the water quality in our water system. The source of our water is groundwater and groundwater under the influence of surface water.
Our water quality testing shows the following results:
FY2026-2027 Proposed Property Tax Levy
To view the PDF version of the 2026-2027 Proposed Tax Levy
2024 Water Quality Report
This Report contains important information regarding the water quality in our water system. The source of our water is groundwater and groundwater under the influence of surface water.
Our water quality testing shows the following results:
FY2025-2026 Proposed Property Tax Levy
Read More about FY2025-2026 Proposed Property Tax LevyJob Announcement - Police Department
Job Announcement - Police Officer
Humboldt is a growing community of 4,792 citizens located on the Des Moines River in North Central Iowa, offering ample employment opportunities, quality education, and medical facilities. Humboldt is a clean community, with wide streets, beautiful landscape, and a rich heritage. We are looking for Officers that want to join our community and our Police Department. The Police Department is a community focused service-driven, police department, committed to 21st Century Policing practices. The Humboldt Police Department strives to be Iowa’s Gold Standard for culture, professionalism, and training. The Humboldt Police Department officer is a positive role model, dedicated to excellence, and determined to support the goals, and mission of the department.
To apply for a City of Humboldt Police Officer Position:
Job Announcement: CLICK HERE
Application: CLICK HERE
Please return to the Chief of Police via email at - jacob.miller@humboldtpd.com or in person at the Humboldt Police Department.
The Humboldt Police Department will have seven sworn academy-certified police officers. The Humboldt Police Department and the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department have a joint facility located on Sumner Ave and 5th Street.
Annual Tree Walk
This year the annual tree walk is going to be held at the Lifegate area. It will be held in the Quonset building to the South of the new church on Highway 169 North. The Tree walk starts on Friday November 24th and run thru Thursday December 25th. 8:00AM to 8:00PM everyday.
A Christmas Dinner will be held there among the trees on Christmas Day starting at noon. It will be a free will donation.
Thanksgiving Closing
City Offices will be closed Nov. 23rd & 24th in Observance of Thanksgiving.

