About Us
The Marion County Department of Public Health partners with state and local public health, policymakers, health care providers, businesses and many others to fulfill our mission of promoting and protecting the health of Iowans.
Our Vision & Mission
Our Vision
Provide health guidance and enforcement for our citizens to have the opportunity to make informed choices regarding their health and wellness, strive for a clean and safe environment, and the assistance to access needed health related services.
Our Mission
Marion County Public Health Department Prevents Disease through Health Promotion and Protection using Assessment, Policy Development and Assurance.
Core Values
Collaboration
Competence
Integrity
Respect
Stewardship
Strength Based Approach
Trust
Invested in Education
Public Health Staff
Linsey Spoelstra
Public Health Director
641-828-2238 ext. 3864
641-891-4068
Christina Van Vark
Assistant Director
641-828-2238 ext. 3824
Ashley Buckalew
Receptionist
641-828-2238 ext. 3821
Del Bennett
Health & Human Services
641-828-2238 ext. 3836
Judi Van Hulzen
Public Health Nurse
641-828-2238 ext. 3830
Rae King
Service Area 1C HPP Coordinator
641-828-2238 ext. 3839
Stacy Haas
Service Area 1C Preparedness Coordinator
641-828-2238 ext. 3835
Teri Van Kooten
EMS Local Service Area Coordinator
641-828-2238 ext. 3853
Wendy Bingham
Public Health Nurse
641-828-2238 ext. 3829
Environmental Health
Cameron Kleinschmidt
Environmental Health Program Coordinator
641-828-2238 ext. 3847
Senior Nutrition
Del Bennett
Senior Nutrition Program Coordinator
641-828-2238 Ext. 3836
Job Opportunities
Please Check the Marion County Human Resources Department website for current openings in our department!Â
Apply here: https://www.marioncountyiowa.gov/human_resources/employment/
If you have any questions, call 641-828-2238 or send an email to publichealth@marioncountyiowa.gov.
Marion County Board of Health
2025 Board Members
| Joni Hannon | Chair |
| Dan Vander Beek | Vice Chair |
| Kisha Jahner | Member |
| Nicole Steddom | Member |
| Dr. Timothy McCoy, DO | Medical Director |
2025 Board of Health Minutes and Agendas
06.17.2025 BOH Agenda
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05.20.2025 BOH Agenda
05.20.2025 BOH Minutes
04.22.2025 BOH Agenda
04.22.2025 BOH Minutes
03.18.2025 BOH Agenda
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03.18.2025 BOH Minutes
02.18.2025 BOH Agenda
02.18.2025 BOHÂ Minutes
01.21.2025 BOH Agenda
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01.21.2025 Minutes
2024 Board of Health Minutes and Agendas
12.17.2024 BOH Agenda
12.17.2024 BOH Minutes
11.19.2024 BOH Agenda
11.19.2024 BOH Minutes
10.15.2024 BOH Agenda
10.15.2024 BOH Minutes
09.17.2024 BOH Agenda
09.17.2024 BOH Minutes
08.20.2024 BOH Agenda
08.20.2024 BOH Minutes
07.18.2024 BOH Agenda
07.18.2024 BOH Minutes
06.18.2024 BOH Agenda — Meeting Canceled. Next meeting scheduled for July 16, 2024
04.16.2024 BOH Agenda
04.16.2024 BOH Minutes
03.19.2024 BOH Agenda
03.19.2024 BOH Minutes
02.20.2024 BOH Agenda
02.20.2024 BOH Minutes
01.17.2024 BOH Agenda — Rescheduled from Jan. 9, 2024
01.17.2024 BOH Minutes
01.09.2024 BOH Agenda — BOH Meeting is canceled due to weather.Â
2023 Board of Health Minutes and Agendas
09.26.2023 BOH Agenda
09.26.2023 BOH Minutes
07.25.2023 BOH Agenda
07.25.2023 BOH Minutes
05.23.2023 BOH Agenda
05.23.2023 BOH Minutes
Past Board of Health Minutes & Agendas
Past Board of Health Minutes and Agendas are available upon request.