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Iowa Judicial Branch Press Releases

198 Press Releases
  • Published on January 12, 2026 - 17:42 GMT

    Condition of the Judiciary Message January 14

    On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the House Chambers, Chief Justice Susan Larson Christensen of the Iowa Supreme Court will address a joint convention of the General Assembly on the Condition of the Judiciary. Iowa PBS will provide a …

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  • Published on December 19, 2025 - 18:29 GMT

    Iowa Court of Appeals Adjudicative Year Ends

    The Iowa Court of Appeals filed the court’s last opinions for this year on December 17.  In the 2025 calendar year, the Iowa Court of Appeals filed 1,076 opinions. All filed opinions are available on the Iowa Judicial Branch at https://www.iowacourts.gov/ …

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  • Published on December 2, 2025 - 22:15 GMT

    Judge Moore Named Chief Judge of Second Judicial District

    Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Susan Christensen has appointed District Court Judge Amy Moore as Chief Judge of the Second Judicial District of Iowa.  Judge Moore succeeds Chief Judge Gregg Rosenbladt whose term as chief judge will end December 31, 2025. …

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  • Published on December 2, 2025 - 00:11 GMT

    Notice of Pending Elections for District Judicial Nominating Commissioners

    Nominating petitions are now available for individuals who wish to have their name listed on the ballot to fill District Judicial Nominating Commissioner positions with terms that will expire on January 31, 2032. Click HERE to obtain the full Notice of …

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  • Published on October 15, 2025 - 19:02 GMT

    Iowa Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments in Jefferson November 4

    On Tuesday, November 4, the Iowa Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Jefferson, Iowa. The proceedings will take place in the Greene County High School auditorium, 1901 North Grimmell Road. The oral arguments are open to the public and will begin at 7 …

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  • Published on October 6, 2025 - 20:52 GMT

    Judge Porter Named Chief Judge of Fifth Judicial District

    Chief Justice Susan Christensen has appointed District Court Judge David M. Porter, Des Moines, as chief judge of the Fifth Judicial District.  Judge Porter succeeds Chief Judge Michael Huppert who will retire January 2, 2026. Judge Porter will begin the …

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  • Published on September 11, 2025 - 15:27 GMT

    Student and Teacher Resource Page for United States and Iowa Constitutions

    To help prepare students and teachers for the upcoming America 250 Celebration, the Iowa Judicial Branch and The Iowa State Bar Association have created a one-stop resource to better understand the importance of the United States and Iowa Constitutions. …

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  • Published on August 20, 2025 - 16:54 GMT

    Iowa Court of Appeals to Hear Oral Arguments in Clear Lake September 17

    On Wednesday, September 17, the Iowa Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments in Clear Lake, Iowa, in celebration of Constitution Day.  Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the Constitution of the United States of America by thirty- …

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  • Published on August 14, 2025 - 15:59 GMT

    Iowa Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments in Bettendorf September 16

    On Tuesday, September 16, the Iowa Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Bettendorf, Iowa. The proceedings will take place in the Bettendorf High School auditorium, 3333 18th Street. The oral arguments are open to the public and will begin at 7 p.m. …

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  • Published on August 13, 2025 - 15:56 GMT

    Supreme Court Announces 2025-2026 Adjudicative Term, Including Special Sessions

    The Iowa Supreme Court today announced its 2025-2026 adjudicative term calendar. The schedule includes special evening sessions in Des Moines, special sessions at Drake and Iowa law schools, and three special sessions in communities around the state to …

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  • Published on May 30, 2025 - 16:03 GMT

    Judge Showers Named Chief Judge of the Eighth Judicial District

    Chief Justice Susan Christensen has appointed District Court Judge Shawn Showers, Washington County, as Chief Judge of the Eighth Judicial District.  Judge Showers succeeds Chief Judge Myron Gookin who will retire July 7, 2025. Judge Showers will begin the …

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  • Published on April 4, 2025 - 14:59 GMT

    February 2025 Bar Examination Results

    The Iowa Board of Law Examiners announces the following results of the February 2025 Bar Examination. https://www.iowacourts.gov/opr/attorneys/admissions/admission-by-examination

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  • Published on April 2, 2025 - 15:37 GMT

    The Iowa Supreme Court Mourns the Passing of Former Justice Mark McCormick

    The justices of the Iowa Supreme Court, former colleagues, and friends remember former Iowa Supreme Court Justice Mark McCormick. Justice McCormick served on the Iowa Supreme Court from April 12, 1972, until he returned to private practice January 31, 1986 …

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  • Published on March 19, 2025 - 17:08 GMT

    Iowa Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments in Lamoni

    On Tuesday, April 15, the Iowa Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Lamoni, Iowa. The proceedings will take place in the Shaw Center for the Performing Arts at Graceland University, 1 University Place. The oral arguments are open to the public and …

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  • Published on March 13, 2025 - 14:04 GMT

    Notice of Pending Elections for District 1B Judicial Nominating Commissioners

    Notice is hereby given of a vacancy in the office of Elective Judicial Nominating Commissioner for Judicial Election District 1B. This is to notify the public that a special election will be held from April 16, 2025, until and including May 9, 2025, to …

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  • Published on January 21, 2025 - 18:08 GMT

    Iowa Court of Appeals Reselects Tabor as Chief Judge

    The Iowa Court of Appeals has reselected Judge Mary Tabor, Des Moines, as chief judge. At the first meeting in each odd-numbered year, the judges of the court of appeals by majority vote designate one judge as chief judge, to serve for a two-year term. …

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  • Published on January 10, 2025 - 17:52 GMT

    Condition of the Judiciary Message January 15

    On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the House Chambers, Chief Justice Susan Larson Christensen of the Iowa Supreme Court will address a joint convention of the General Assembly on the Condition of the Judiciary. Iowa PBS will provide a …

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  • Published on December 12, 2024 - 19:13 GMT

    Judicial Nominating Commission approves rule amendment

    The State Judicial Nominating Commission, which is responsible for selecting nominees for appointment to the Iowa Court of Appeals and Iowa Supreme Court, announced today that it has approved an amendment to the Amended and Restated State and District …

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  • Published on October 23, 2024 - 15:46 GMT

    Iowa Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments in Marshalltown

    On Tuesday, November 19, the Iowa Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Marshalltown, Iowa. The proceedings will take place in the Marshalltown Performing Arts Center at Marshalltown High School, 1602 South Second Avenue. The oral arguments are open to …

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  • Published on October 23, 2024 - 15:45 GMT

    Iowa Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments in Marshalltown

    On Tuesday, November 19, the Iowa Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Marshalltown, Iowa. The proceedings will take place in the Marshalltown Performing Arts Center at Marshalltown High School, 1602 South Second Avenue. The oral arguments are open to …

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