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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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01/19/2023
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The United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa has started using GovDelivery to send out our News & Announcements.  To subscribe click the "Subscribe to Receive News & Announcements" link on the home page of our website.
11/29/2022
Southern District of Iowa Bill of Rights Contest Winners
We would like to congratulate the winners of the 2022 Southern District Of Iowa Bill of Rights contest. First place went to Deirbhile Hennessy, a 7th grade student from Ames Middle School, who wrote and essay on how the Bill of Rights impacts her...
10/25/2022
New U.S. Magistrate Judge Selected
The United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa is pleased to announce the selection of a new United States Magistrate Judge. On October 14, 2022, the Court selected Judge William P. Kelly for this position. Please see the...
PDF icon Kelly press release.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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