Webster County Recorder Lindsay Laufersweiler has resigned her role and will leave office next month.

Laufersweiler, who has served as the county recorder since 2015, championed digitizing county land records and also served on the Iowa Land Records governing board since 2017.

“The property records industry is one I’m deeply passionate about and am extremely proud of what we have accomplished,” said Laufersweiler. “I’ve been privileged to channel that passion through leadership, education, and collaboration. It’s been a privilege to serve in many capacities throughout this industry across the county, state, and country. The team and I have worked diligently to leverage every opportunity and resource to ensure that the Webster County Recorder’s Office remains a model of integrity, innovation, and service in public records. As I step away, I do so with confidence in the digital foundation we’ve built — one that will benefit the people of this county for years to come.”

In a Facebook post on Sunday, Laufersweiler noted that a role outside of the Recorder’s Office had presented itself and she felt it was the right step forward for her and her family.

“While I am sorry to see Recorder Laufersweiler go, I respect her decision and wish her all the best in her next endeavor,” said Webster County Supervisor Niki Conrad. “I’d also like to thank her for her years of service to Webster County, and for the time, care, and commitment she brought to the Recorder’s Office. Her vision of digitizing records was bold, but she accomplished it. She and her team truly accomplished exceptional work that will benefit the county for generations, and I appreciate all that she’s done for our community. Her work has made a lasting impact.”

Laufersweiler will leave office on July 20.

“I want to sincerely thank the incredible team in the Recorder’s Office for all their hard work, dedication, and support over the years,” said Laufersweiler. “It’s been a pleasure working alongside such a talented and adaptable group of individuals, and I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished together.”

According to Conrad, she and Supervisor Vice Chair Austin Hayek are consulting with County Attorney Darren Driscoll and reviewing state law as to next steps moving forward to appoint someone to fill the vacancy.