Summer Portzen Appointed as Dallas County Treasurer
“ADEL, IOWA – On December 5, 2023 the Dallas County Board of Supervisors appointed Summer Portzen to the position of Dallas County Treasurer. Portzen replaces recently retired Treasurer, Mitch Hambleton.
“I am honored to serve as the County Treasurer. Over the past two years with this office, I have seen the dedication of the employees in both the Motor Vehicle and the Tax Department work with determination, compassion, and teamwork,” said Summer Portzen. “We have made great strides in restructuring, hiring, and ensuring prompt and accurate services. I am grateful to the Board of Supervisors for this opportunity to serve the citizens of Dallas County.”
Portzen, a rural Chickasaw County native, graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a dual degree in Finance and Real Estate. She began her career with Dallas County in 2014. Since 2021, Portzen has served as Tax Administrator in the Treasurer’s Office.
The election to fill a vacancy for the Treasurer’s Office will be held in 2024 during the general election.”
