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Due to delays with the new courthouse construction project at 111 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309, the U.S. District Court in Des Moines is continuing to conduct business at 123 East Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309. When a move-in date is finalized, it will be posted to this website. Any questions may be directed to the Clerk of Court’s office, at (515) 284-6248.
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Welcome to the official website for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa. We have offices in Des Moines, Davenport, and Council Bluffs.

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News & Announcements

10/08/2024
Courthouses Closed - Monday, October 14th
The federal courthouses in Council Bluffs, Des Moines, and Davenport will be closed on Monday, October 14th.
09/30/2024
Paralegal
The Federal Public Defender for the Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa seeks applications for the position of Paralegal based in its Des Moines office. For more information, please see the announcement below.
PDF icon FPDO paralegal 2406.pdf
09/25/2024
Administrative Officer
The Federal Public Defender for the Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa seeks applicants for the position of Administrative Officer. The start date is February 2025. For more information, please see the announcement below.
PDF icon FPD Administrative Officer 2025 ext.pdf
09/24/2024
Fifth Annual Bill of Rights Day Contest
The United States Courts within the Seventh and Eighth Circuits are hosting the Fifth Annual Bill of Rights Day Contest and we want YOU to be a part of it! Students in Grades 5-12 from Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin are encouraged to submit art and essays on the importance of the Bill of Rights. Please see the contest...
09/16/2024
Chief Deputy Clerk
The United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa is accepting applications for the position of Chief Deputy Clerk. For more information, please see the announcement below.
PDF icon Chief Deputy Announcement.pdf
08/23/2024
IT Systems Support Specialist
The US District Court and Probation Office for the Southern District of Iowa is accepting applications for the position of IT Systems Support Specialist. For more information, please see the announcement below.
PDF icon 24-04 Vacancy Announcement IT Support Specialist - Amended.pdf

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Court Locations

Des Moines

U.S. District Courthouse
123 East Walnut Street
Des Moines, IA 50309

Davenport

U.S. District Courthouse
131 East 4th Street
Davenport, IA 52801

Council Bluffs

U.S. District Courthouse
2146 27th Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51501

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