Welcome
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.
News & Announcements
05/01/2026
The U.S. Probation Office for the Southern District of Iowa is currently accepting applications for a U.S. Probation Officer. There are three offices within the Southern District of Iowa (Des Moines, Davenport, and Council Bluffs). This position is for the Davenport office only. Lateral transfers from other Federal Probation Districts are strongly encouraged to apply.
For more information, please...
04/30/2026
The Historical Society for the Southern District of Iowa is a not-for-profit corporation that operates as a branch of the Historical Society for the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. Its mission is to preserve and celebrate the rich history of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa.
Oral Histories: One of the projects it has undertaken for many years is to record and...
04/21/2026
You are invited to attend a virtual program highlighting the impact of pro bono representation and advocacy in the lives of victims and survivors of violence and abuse. Approved for Iowa CLE credit.
For more information, please see the announcement below.
Court Locations
U.S. District Courthouse
111 Locust Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
U.S. District Courthouse
131 East 4th Street
Davenport, IA 52801
U.S. District Courthouse
2146 27th Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51501