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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, 12/02/2021
It is with mixed emotions that the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa announces the retirement of United States District Judge Charles R. Wolle. While we are delighted to celebrate his career, we will miss our colleague...
Wed, 03/10/2021
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) recently selected artist Ann Hamilton as the project artist for the Art in Architecture commission for the new United States Courthouse in Des Moines, Iowa. A seven-member advisory panel, composed of...
Mon, 02/08/2021
Please see the below administrative order on Highly Sensitive Documents. Full Administrative Order
Thu, 02/04/2021
Please see the attached announcement for more details.
Mon, 12/28/2020
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 December 21, 2020 the Court selected attorney Stephen Locher for this position. Please see the...
Fri, 11/13/2020
Attached is the handout from the recent POWER Act presentation.
Mon, 03/02/2020
Effective Wednesday, April 1, 2020, all Southern District of Iowa Clerk’s Offices will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. CM/ECF access will continue to be available 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
Thu, 05/23/2019
The United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa is pleased to announce that on May 22, 2019, the General Services Administration (GSA) Public Buildings Commissioner approved the design for the new federal courthouse in Des Moines...
Tue, 09/11/2018
On July 1, 2018, the Northern and Southern District Courts amended the Local Rules eliminating the requirements for attorneys to complete continuing legal education hours in the area of federal practice to be admitted or remain in good standing to...
Sat, 04/28/2018
The United States Supreme Court has submitted to Congress the amendments to the Federal Rules of Appellate, Bankruptcy, Civil, and Criminal Rules of Procedure. Absent Congressional action, the amendments will become effective December 1, 2018....

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