Clay County Treasurer Sande Geidl would like to remind property owners that the first installment of property taxes is due Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008. Property tax information may be obtained online at www.iowatreasurers.org or by calling the treasurer's office at (712) 262-2179. To avoid penalty on the first installment, payment must be received in the treasurer's office or postmarked by Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008.

Payments may also be posted online by E-check for less than the cost of a postage stamp. Just 40 cents per transaction at www.iowatreasurers.org. Credit card payments are also accepted online. There is a non-refundable service delivery fee to pay by credit card. When paying online by credit card, you will have the opportunity to review the total charge and exit the system prior to completing the transaction.

All citizens of Clay County are invited to visit the Web site www.iowatreasurers.org. This site allows you to do business with your county treasurer 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Resources available on the site include vehicle registration renewals; property tax, motor vehicle and driver's license forms; answers to frequently asked questions; and important dates and information for conducting business with your county treasurer.