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Honorable Stephanie M. Rose, Chief Judge | Chandlor G. Collins, Clerk of Court

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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.

Hours, directions and maps are in our Court Locations area.

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06/29/2026
Courthouses Closed - Friday, July 3
The federal courthouses in Council Bluffs, Des Moines, and Davenport will be closed on Friday, July 3.
06/18/2026
2027 Eighth Circuit Judicial Conference - Save the Date
The judges of the Eighth Circuit invite you to attend the 2027 Eighth Circuit Judicial Conference at the RiverCenter convention center in Davenport, Iowa. The conference will take place July 14 – July 16, 2027. This will be a full conference for all judges and members of the Bar.
PDF icon 2027 ECJC Save the Date_Davenport IA.pdf
06/12/2026
PACER Updated Password Standards
Beginning August 17, 2026, PACER users who have not updated their password in the last 18 months will be randomly selected to update their password to comply with the updated password standards. Strong passwords are essential in safeguarding systems from unauthorized access. According to the updated standards, new passwords must contain: 14-45 characters. At least one lowercase letter, one...

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Court Locations

Des Moines

U.S. District Courthouse
111 Locust 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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