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Notice Regarding Filings Related to National Election 10/30/2026

The United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa will use the following procedure for filings (expedited relief sought) related to the Tuesday, November 3, 2026, national election. The procedure outlined below applies to all divisions in the Northern District of Iowa.

More information here: Notice Regarding Filings Related to National Election

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Welcome to the official website for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa. We have offices in Cedar Rapids and Sioux City.

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Court Locations

Cedar Rapids:
U.S. District Court
Northern District of Iowa
111 Seventh Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401-2101
(319) 286-2300
 
Sioux City:
U.S. District Court
Northern District of Iowa
320 6th Street
Sioux City, IA 51101
(712) 233-3900
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News & Announcements

Fri, 10/30/2026
Notice Regarding Filings Related to National Election
Mon, 10/05/2026
Proposed Iowa Northern & Iowa Southern Districts' Joint Local Rules
Fri, 09/18/2026
Northern District of Iowa Historical Society Dispatch

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Scams & Alerts

The court will not call or text individuals to demand money or notify individuals of a warrant.

Wed, 12/31/2025
Scam Alert

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