Madison County Attorney files petition to formally remove Treasurer Amanda DeVos from office

Madison County Attorney files petition to formally remove Treasurer Amanda DeVos from office

MADISON COUNTY, Iowa -- The Madison County Attorney's Office announced on Friday that it has filed a Petition for Removal From Office and Petition for Injunction against County Treasurer Amanda DeVos. Amanda DeVos According to the attorney's office, the petitions are in response to the accusations made against DeVos of engaging "in willful misconduct, maladministration and failure to perform the duties of office." DeVos is facing several crimin…

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Madison County Attorney files Chapter 66 removal petition against County Treasurer Amanda Devos

(Winterset, Iowa) – Madison County Attorney Stephen S. Swanson, today (Friday) posted a statement saying “On April 17, 2025 [The County Attorney] filed a Petition for Removal From Office and Petition for Injunction against Madison County Treasurer Amanda DeVos. “The petition was filed under Chapter 66 of the Iowa Code, and charges that Amanda Devos has engaged in willful misconduct, maladministration and failure to perform the duties of the offi…