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History of Pottawattamie County

Pottawattamie County was a part of the Pottawattamie Purchase of 1847. The county was originally named after the Native American tribe that once existed and lived within the Iowa Territory. Pottawattamie is a traditional word meaning "Fire Keepers" or "Keepers of the Council Fires". The county and its offices are committed to serving the community and being good stewards of their tax dollars. Read More