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Check this page, or the News and Announcements box on the homepage, for the latest official news and announcements released by the court. You can also access archived news and announcements from this page.
Thu, 09/25/2025
On September 25, 2025, the attached message was sent to all members of the federal bar in the Southern District of Iowa.
Tue, 07/01/2025
The judges of the Eighth Circuit courts invite you to join them July 31 – August 1, 2025, at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center in Kansas City, Missouri for the Judicial Conference. This is a full conference for all judges and members of the Bar...
Fri, 06/20/2025
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. Iowa CLE credit is pending.
For more information, please see the announcement...
Tue, 05/06/2025
You are cordially invited to attend the 2025 Eighth Circuit Judicial Conference on Thursday, July 31 and Friday, August 1, 2025, at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center in Kansas City, Missouri. This is a full conference for judges and members of...
Wed, 02/19/2025
In various parts of the United States, including the Southern District of Iowa, citizens are being targeted by telephone calls, emails and fake warrants, threatening them with penalties and possible prosecution for failing to comply with jury...
Thu, 02/06/2025
Please see the attached announcement for more details.
Wed, 11/06/2024
There has been nationwide reporting of fake Notices of Electronic Filing (NEFs) being sent to attorneys and law firms across the country. These fake NEFs are phishing attempts to convince recipients to respond back to the emails. Once a recipient...
Wed, 10/30/2024
The judges of the Eighth Circuit invite you to attend the 2025 Eighth Circuit Judicial Conference at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The conference will take place July 30-August 1. This will be a full conference for...
Tue, 09/24/2024
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...
Mon, 07/10/2023
Please be aware of current attempts to commit identity theft and fraud by individuals posing as court personnel or law enforcement alleging potential victims are in trouble for failing to appear for jury service. For additional information click...