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1. How do I find my current property value?
2. Do I need to sign for homestead every year?
3. If I am a veteran and have been honorably discharged, what do I need to do to sign up for military exemption?
4. How does the assessor know if I have had home improvements on the inside of my property?
5. If I purchased a home on foreclosure, should my assessed value change?
6. What factors will change my assessed value?
7. What is market value?
8. How does the Assessor determine market value?
9. My assessment information is incorrect. For example, the website says that I have a finished basement and my basement is not finished, how do I correct that?
10. How often is my home reassessed?
11. Doesn't the Assessor raise my value according to the amount of taxes needed?
12. How do I know if my assessed value changes?
13. If I don't agree with my assessed value, what do I do?
14. How is agricultural land assessed?

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1. Is a keg of beer allowed in any Jasper County Conservation areas?

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1. Where can I let my dog run/swim free?
2. Where do you allow horseback riding?

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1. What is the charge for camping at Jasper County Conservation parks?
2. How long can I camp at a Jasper County Conservation camping area?
3. Where can I have a campfire in Jasper County Conservation parks?
4. When do the parks open for camping?
5. Is there a list of camping rules available?

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1. Can I pick flowers out of the prairies at Jasper County parks?
2. Can I dig wildflowers out of the road ditch?

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1. Are there restrictions regarding the bait that I use to fish in Japer County Conservation managed areas?
2. Can I use my tree stand on Jasper County Conservation areas?
3. Can I target/trap shoot on county areas?
4. On which Jasper County owned lakes can I use my boat?
5. Which Jasper County Conservation Board parks allow swimming?

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1. What are the operating hours of Jasper County Conservation facilities?
2. Where are shelterhouses located in Jasper County Parks?
3. How do I rent a shelter?
4. Can I hold a special event at a Jasper County Conservation area?

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1. What is rabies?
2. How is rabies spread?
3. What kind of animals spread rabies?
4. What should you do if you are bitten?
5. Is there a special concern about bats and rabies?
6. What will my doctor do?
7. Where can I learn more about rabies?
8. Where can I learn about state and local codes and ordinances for animal bites/rabies?

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1. What does the Civil Division do?
2. What are the fees for paperwork to be served?
3. What is the “Directions to the Sheriff” form that is needed for Civil Papers?
4. Do you use the entire amount requested for prepayment?
5. How many times do you try to serve paperwork?
6. How do I know when my paperwork has been served?
7. What is a garnishment?
8. What paperwork is needed for a garnishment?
9. What is the “Directions to the Sheriff” form that is needed for a garnishment?
10. What information is needed for a WAGE garnishment?
11. How do I determine which county serves a WAGE garnishment?
12. What information is needed for a BANK garnishment?
13. How do I determine which county serves a BANK garnishment?
14. When will I receive any wages/funds that were garnished?
15. How do I receive the garnished wages/funds from the clerk of court?
16. How much money can be garnished from a paycheck or bank account?
17. I am the plaintiff, how do I know if any money will be collected?
18. I am the defendant whose wage/bank account is going to be garnished, how will I be notified?

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1. What is 911?
2. What if a 911 caller is deaf or hearing/speech impaired?
3. When should you use 911?
4. How do you make a 911 call?
5. Who pays for 911?
6. What about 911 prank calls?

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1. What times do you take applications?
2. What is the criteria for a NEW Permit to Carry?
3. What is the criteria for a RENEWAL of a Permit to Carry?
4. What is the criteria for a NEW of a Permit to Acquire?
5. What is the criteria for a DUPLICATE Permit? (for carry or acquire)
6. Can I transfer my permit from another county?
7. How long does it take to get my permit?
8. Uniform Permit Style
9. Where can I get an application?
10. What are the fees?
11. What form of payment may I use to purchase my permit?
12. I am moving to Iowa from another state. Can I transfer my permit from another state to Iowa?
13. I lost my permit or I damaged my permit and it needs replaced.
14. I recently had a change in marital status and my legal name changed. Do I need to change my name on my permit?
15. I recently moved WITHIN the county. Do I need to change my address on my permit?
16. Can you recommend a place to take a certification class?
17. I leave the state during winter months and my renewal date falls outside the 60 day renewal window, what do I do?
18. How do I know if I am eligible for a Permit to Carry?

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1. If I purchase property at a sheriff’s sale, do I get clear title?
2. If I purchase at a sheriff’s sale, who is responsible for back property taxes?
3. Do I have to pay the full amount of my bid the day I purchase
4. How do I pay for a purchase at a sheriff’s sale?
5. Can I enter the residence I plan to purchase or view the property?
6. Does the sheriff have keys to the residence?
7. How does the bidding start?
8. What happens if I am the highest bidder and change my mind about buying the property?
9. What does redemption period mean?
10. If I purchase a property that has a redemption period, do I have to pay for the property within two hours just like the no redemption sales?
11. If I purchase and there is a redemption period, when do I get a sheriff’s deed?
12. If I purchase and there is a redemption period, can I enter the property before the redemption period is up?
13. When I get a sheriff’s deed, what do I do next?
14. If I get a sheriff’s deed and there are people living there, how do I get them out? Do I have to go through the eviction process?
15. If my property is purchased at a sale, when do I have to be out?
16. What paperwork is required from ATTORNEY OFFICES to begin the Sheriff Sale process?

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1. When will the replacement plate cycle start?
2. When am I eligible to be reissued new plates?
3. What should I do with my old plate that I have on my vehicle?
4. Will there be changes to the license plate design?
5. Will the postage and handling fee be increased because of the plate replacement?
6. If my plate on my vehicle is still readable and looks okay do I have to get a new plate?
7. If only one of my vehicles is due for a replacement plate this year, can I get new plates for my other vehicles so that all of my plates are in sequential order?
8. I just received my renewal notice in the mail, how do I determine if I am getting new plates?

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1. What do I need to know about the organizations that are offering assistance with claims for pension benefits?
2. Who can help me file a claim for VA pension, including pension at the aid and attendance or housebound rates?
3. Can an accredited attorney or claims agent, who is also a financial planner, charge a fee for preparing a claim for Aid and Attendance?
4. Is it permissible to offer a guarantee that a claimant will be awarded Aid and Attendance or that the processing of a claim will be expedited?