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Lindsay Laufersweiler on Digitization, Communication & Collaboration
Laufersweiler’s first day in office was on January 2, 2015. Sitting on her desk to greet her was a typewriter. The office included an area called “The Vault,” where land records on paper were maintained. When a break-in happened in late 2015, the need for improved records storage became evident. The days of aperture cards and microfiche were numbered. The Recorder’s office has scanned over 400,000 historic documents, which securely preserves history for generations to come.
Laufersweiler is involved in the Property Records Industry Association (PRIA), whose mission is to develop and promote national standards and best practices for the property records industry. Recorders, bankers, notary association, tech companies, and other industry professionals are part of PRIA. The Heart of Iowa Chapter of PRIA, established in 2021, allows area professionals to communicate and collaborate on topics and issues of importance.
In addition to property records, the Recorder’s Office also maintains other official documents like birth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses, fishing/hunting licenses, and snowmobile/ATV registrations. They interface with other state agencies like HHS and the DNR, and they even attend bridal expos.
Thanks to Lindsay Laufersweiler for modernizing the Recorder’s office, communicating so positively to colleagues and brides alike, and collaborating with members of PRIA. 
