Public Notices in Des Moines, Iowa | Iowa

FCP MHC IA Sales LLC filed a petition asking the court to declare a mobile home at 4285 E 29th Street #150 in Des Moines abandoned and transfer title because the deceased owner stopped residing there and stopped paying rent. A hearing is set for May 27, 2024 at Polk County Justice Center.

May 18, 2026Abandonment Des Moines

The will of David A. Chivers was admitted to probate on April 15, 2026, and Theresa Sue Chivers was appointed executor. Creditors must file claims by specified deadlines or be forever barred; the second publication date is May 18, 2026.

May 18, 2026Probate Des Moines

The will of Karen Marie Miksich was admitted to probate April 30, 2026, and John M. Miksich was appointed executor. Creditors must file claims by the later of four months after second publication (May 18, 2026) or one month after mailing, or be forever barred.

May 18, 2026Probate Des Moines

Johnston Community School District will file a Notice of Intent for stormwater discharge coverage under Iowa's NPDES General Permit No. 2 for construction in SE 1/4 Sec. 4, Polk County; runoff will go to unnamed ditches and Walnut Creek tributaries. The public may comment and review the filing at the DNR office.

May 18, 2026Public Hearing Des Moines

MidAmerican Energy will file a Notice of Intent for stormwater discharge coverage under Iowa's NPDES General Permit No. 2 for pipeline construction across multiple sections in Townships 76N and 77N, discharging to ditches and drainageways to Davis Creek and Goose Creek.

May 18, 2026Other Des Moines

Lakeview Loan Servicing filed to foreclose a mortgage on Lot 49 in Leverett Park, Des Moines, seeking $209,240.75 plus interest and costs; the plaintiff elected foreclosure without redemption, meaning the property will be sold promptly after judgment unless a written demand delays sale.

May 17, 2026Foreclosure Des Moines

Greater Iowa Credit Union seeks judgment of $88,389.03 plus interest and foreclosure of the mortgage on Lot 29, Campbell Place in Des Moines. If judgment is entered, the lender elected foreclosure without redemption and the property will be sold promptly unless a timely written demand delays sale.

May 17, 2026Foreclosure Des Moines

The will of Joseph N. Coverdell (d. April 5, 2026) was admitted to probate on April 20, 2026 and Joseph Gomez was appointed executor. Creditors must file claims by the stated deadlines or be barred from recovery.

May 17, 2026Probate Des Moines

This notice warns that the real estate contract for 5811 SE 35th Cir., Des Moines will be forfeited unless the buyers cure a default of $177,461.65 within 30 days of service. The seller claims a $174,691.65 balloon payment and $2,770 in unpaid taxes.

May 17, 2026Other Des Moines

The trustee holds files from deceased attorney Earl B. Kavanaugh and his firm; former clients must request return within 30 days of the second publication date or their files may be permanently destroyed. Contact details and a physical office address are provided for retrieval.

May 17, 2026Other Des Moines

The will of Lester E. Schilling, who died April 24, 2026, was admitted to probate on May 13, 2026, and Joseph Schilling was appointed executor. Creditors and interested persons have limited time to contest the will or file claims against the estate.

May 16, 2026Probate Des Moines

The will of Owen G. Heitmeier, who died on or about May 5, 2026, was admitted to probate on May 13, 2026, and Michael J. Heitmeier was appointed executor. Creditors and interested persons have limited time to challenge the will or make claims.

May 16, 2026Probate Des Moines

Notice that Richard Senn’s October 31, 2018 will was admitted to probate in Des Moines County and Debra K. Benn was appointed executor; creditors and interested persons have limited time to challenge or make claims against the estate.

May 16, 2026Probate Des Moines

The District Court admitted the will of Mary Rose O'Daniels (died March 26, 2026) to probate and appointed Kathleen Akers and Robert J. O'Daniels as executors. Creditors and interested persons must act within statutory deadlines to challenge or make claims.

May 15, 2026Probate Des Moines

This notice publishes the minutes of the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) commission meeting held May 5, 2026, and announces the next regular commission meeting on June 2, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. providing both in-person and virtual attendance options.

May 13, 2026Public Hearing Des Moines

Maffitt Ridge, LLC filed a Statement of Dissolution with the Iowa Secretary of State on April 30, 2026. Creditors have three years from this notice's publication to start a lawsuit or their claims will be barred; written claims must be sent to Belin McCormick, P.C.

May 13, 2026Other Des Moines

Polk County will hold a public hearing on May 19, 2026 at 10:30 A.M. to consider granting permanent utility and roadway easements on portions of the Chichaqua Valley Trail to the City of Altoona. The hearing covers four small land parcels totaling about 0.24 acres.

May 11, 2026Public Hearing Des Moines

Iowa Bankers Mortgage Corporation filed a foreclosure seeking $183,033.51 plus interest and costs on a Des Moines property (Lot 25, Summersfield Plat 1). Plaintiff elected foreclosure without redemption, meaning the property may be sold promptly after judgment.

May 11, 2026Foreclosure Des Moines

The will of David A. Chivers was admitted to probate on April 15, 2026, and Theresa Sue Chivers was appointed executor. Creditors must file claims by the later of four months after second publication (May 18, 2026) or one month after mailing, or be barred.

May 11, 2026Probate Des Moines

Polk County will hold a public hearing on May 19, 2026, to consider vacating a 10-foot private electrical easement on Lot 14, Ironwood Heights Subdivision (7786 NW 37th Street, Ankeny). The meeting is at the Polk County Administrative Office Building in Des Moines.

May 11, 2026Public Hearing Des Moines

The will of Karen Marie Miksich was admitted to probate and John M. Miksich was appointed executor. Creditors must file claims by the specified deadlines or be forever barred, and anyone challenging the will has limited time to act.

May 11, 2026Probate Des Moines

The last will of Timothy R. McBirnie was admitted to probate April 28, 2026; Amanda Beaumier was appointed executor. Creditors must file claims by the later of four months after the second publication (May 11, 2026) or one month after mailing to heirs, or be barred.

May 11, 2026Probate Des Moines

DART held a special commission meeting on May 1, 2026 at 300 Cherry Street where commissioners approved Erin Hockman as the new CEO and authorized the Commission Chair to sign her employment contract. The meeting was brief and motions passed with one abstention.

May 11, 2026Public Hearing Des Moines

Lakeview Loan Servicing seeks $209,240.75 plus interest in a mortgage foreclosure against Lot 49 in Leverett Park, Des Moines. The lender elected foreclosure without redemption, meaning the property may be sold promptly after judgment unless defendants timely demand a delay.

May 10, 2026Foreclosure Des Moines

The Des Moines Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation Authority Board met April 21, 2026, approved consent items, authorized multiple construction projects including a $56,000,000 phosphorus recovery facility with bids due June 2, 2026, and approved bills totaling $11,842,310.47 for March 2026.

May 10, 2026Other Des Moines

The Iowa DOT seeks a temporary easement on part of Maury Street in Des Moines (Parcel 11, Project NHSN-069-4(112)--2R-77) for shaping work related to U.S. 69 improvements; commissioners will view and appraise damages June 18, 2026. A five-year renegotiation right for hidden construction damages is reserved.

May 10, 2026Other Des Moines

Greater Iowa Credit Union filed to foreclose a mortgage on Lot 29, Campbell Place in Des Moines for $88,389.03 plus interest and costs; the plaintiff elected foreclosure without redemption, meaning a sale will occur promptly after judgment unless a written demand delays it.

May 10, 2026Foreclosure Des Moines

Landmark Companies intends to file a Notice of Intent with the Iowa DNR for stormwater discharge coverage under NPDES General Permit No. 2 for construction in SW/SE Section 1, T78N R27W in Dallas County. The discharge will flow to Sugar Creek via ditches, storm sewer, and tributaries.

May 10, 2026Public Hearing Des Moines

The will of Joseph N. Coverdell (d. ~April 5, 2026) was admitted to probate April 20, 2026, and Joseph Gomez was appointed executor. Creditors must file claims by the statutory deadlines or be forever barred; actions to contest the will have limited timeframes.

May 10, 2026Probate Des Moines

Thomas Juckette Marital Trust will submit a Notice of Intent to the Iowa DNR seeking coverage for stormwater discharge from construction in northwest Section 19, Polk County; runoff will be discharged to Walnut Creek and the public can review or comment at the DNR office in Des Moines.

May 10, 2026Public Hearing Des Moines

Des Moines, Iowa — Public Notices

FCP MHC IA Sales LLC filed a petition asking the court to declare a mobile home at 4285 E 29th Street #150 in Des Moines abandoned and transfer title because the deceased owner stopped residing there and stopped paying rent. A hearing is set for May 27, 2024 at Polk County Justice Center.

The will of David A. Chivers was admitted to probate on April 15, 2026, and Theresa Sue Chivers was appointed executor. Creditors must file claims by specified deadlines or be forever barred; the second publication date is May 18, 2026.

The will of Karen Marie Miksich was admitted to probate April 30, 2026, and John M. Miksich was appointed executor. Creditors must file claims by the later of four months after second publication (May 18, 2026) or one month after mailing, or be forever barred.

MidAmerican Energy will file a Notice of Intent for stormwater discharge coverage under Iowa's NPDES General Permit No. 2 for pipeline construction across multiple sections in Townships 76N and 77N, discharging to ditches and drainageways to Davis Creek and Goose Creek.

Lakeview Loan Servicing filed to foreclose a mortgage on Lot 49 in Leverett Park, Des Moines, seeking $209,240.75 plus interest and costs; the plaintiff elected foreclosure without redemption, meaning the property will be sold promptly after judgment unless a written demand delays sale.

Greater Iowa Credit Union seeks judgment of $88,389.03 plus interest and foreclosure of the mortgage on Lot 29, Campbell Place in Des Moines. If judgment is entered, the lender elected foreclosure without redemption and the property will be sold promptly unless a timely written demand delays sale.

The will of Joseph N. Coverdell (d. April 5, 2026) was admitted to probate on April 20, 2026 and Joseph Gomez was appointed executor. Creditors must file claims by the stated deadlines or be barred from recovery.

This notice warns that the real estate contract for 5811 SE 35th Cir., Des Moines will be forfeited unless the buyers cure a default of $177,461.65 within 30 days of service. The seller claims a $174,691.65 balloon payment and $2,770 in unpaid taxes.

The trustee holds files from deceased attorney Earl B. Kavanaugh and his firm; former clients must request return within 30 days of the second publication date or their files may be permanently destroyed. Contact details and a physical office address are provided for retrieval.

The will of Lester E. Schilling, who died April 24, 2026, was admitted to probate on May 13, 2026, and Joseph Schilling was appointed executor. Creditors and interested persons have limited time to contest the will or file claims against the estate.

The will of Owen G. Heitmeier, who died on or about May 5, 2026, was admitted to probate on May 13, 2026, and Michael J. Heitmeier was appointed executor. Creditors and interested persons have limited time to challenge the will or make claims.

Notice that Richard Senn’s October 31, 2018 will was admitted to probate in Des Moines County and Debra K. Benn was appointed executor; creditors and interested persons have limited time to challenge or make claims against the estate.

The District Court admitted the will of Mary Rose O'Daniels (died March 26, 2026) to probate and appointed Kathleen Akers and Robert J. O'Daniels as executors. Creditors and interested persons must act within statutory deadlines to challenge or make claims.

This notice publishes the minutes of the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) commission meeting held May 5, 2026, and announces the next regular commission meeting on June 2, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. providing both in-person and virtual attendance options.

Maffitt Ridge, LLC filed a Statement of Dissolution with the Iowa Secretary of State on April 30, 2026. Creditors have three years from this notice's publication to start a lawsuit or their claims will be barred; written claims must be sent to Belin McCormick, P.C.

Polk County will hold a public hearing on May 19, 2026 at 10:30 A.M. to consider granting permanent utility and roadway easements on portions of the Chichaqua Valley Trail to the City of Altoona. The hearing covers four small land parcels totaling about 0.24 acres.

Iowa Bankers Mortgage Corporation filed a foreclosure seeking $183,033.51 plus interest and costs on a Des Moines property (Lot 25, Summersfield Plat 1). Plaintiff elected foreclosure without redemption, meaning the property may be sold promptly after judgment.

The will of David A. Chivers was admitted to probate on April 15, 2026, and Theresa Sue Chivers was appointed executor. Creditors must file claims by the later of four months after second publication (May 18, 2026) or one month after mailing, or be barred.

Polk County will hold a public hearing on May 19, 2026, to consider vacating a 10-foot private electrical easement on Lot 14, Ironwood Heights Subdivision (7786 NW 37th Street, Ankeny). The meeting is at the Polk County Administrative Office Building in Des Moines.

The will of Karen Marie Miksich was admitted to probate and John M. Miksich was appointed executor. Creditors must file claims by the specified deadlines or be forever barred, and anyone challenging the will has limited time to act.

The last will of Timothy R. McBirnie was admitted to probate April 28, 2026; Amanda Beaumier was appointed executor. Creditors must file claims by the later of four months after the second publication (May 11, 2026) or one month after mailing to heirs, or be barred.

DART held a special commission meeting on May 1, 2026 at 300 Cherry Street where commissioners approved Erin Hockman as the new CEO and authorized the Commission Chair to sign her employment contract. The meeting was brief and motions passed with one abstention.

Lakeview Loan Servicing seeks $209,240.75 plus interest in a mortgage foreclosure against Lot 49 in Leverett Park, Des Moines. The lender elected foreclosure without redemption, meaning the property may be sold promptly after judgment unless defendants timely demand a delay.

The Des Moines Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation Authority Board met April 21, 2026, approved consent items, authorized multiple construction projects including a $56,000,000 phosphorus recovery facility with bids due June 2, 2026, and approved bills totaling $11,842,310.47 for March 2026.

Greater Iowa Credit Union filed to foreclose a mortgage on Lot 29, Campbell Place in Des Moines for $88,389.03 plus interest and costs; the plaintiff elected foreclosure without redemption, meaning a sale will occur promptly after judgment unless a written demand delays it.

Landmark Companies intends to file a Notice of Intent with the Iowa DNR for stormwater discharge coverage under NPDES General Permit No. 2 for construction in SW/SE Section 1, T78N R27W in Dallas County. The discharge will flow to Sugar Creek via ditches, storm sewer, and tributaries.

The will of Joseph N. Coverdell (d. ~April 5, 2026) was admitted to probate April 20, 2026, and Joseph Gomez was appointed executor. Creditors must file claims by the statutory deadlines or be forever barred; actions to contest the will have limited timeframes.

Thomas Juckette Marital Trust will submit a Notice of Intent to the Iowa DNR seeking coverage for stormwater discharge from construction in northwest Section 19, Polk County; runoff will be discharged to Walnut Creek and the public can review or comment at the DNR office in Des Moines.