What must Mike Grimstad do after receiving this notice?

He must serve a motion or file a written answer within 20 days after the third publication (expected May 24, 2026) and then file it with the Dubuque County Clerk of Court.

What happens if I don't respond by the deadline?

A default judgment may be entered against you, allowing the plaintiff to obtain the relief requested without further input from you.

How do I file my Appearance and Answer?

Register and file through the Iowa Judicial Branch eFile System at www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/Efile unless excused by the court.

Who is the plaintiff's attorney and how can they be contacted?

Attorney Davin C. Curtiss at O'Connor & Thomas, P.C., 1000 Main Street, Dubuque, IA; phone 563-557-8400.

May 17, 2026 Court Notice: 1000 Main Street, Dubuque, IA

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR DUBUQUE COUNTY TRUCK COUNTRY OF IOWA, INC., Plaintiff, vs. MIKE GRIMSTAD, Defendant. Case No. 01311 LACV 117818 ORIGINAL NOTICE TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT: MIKE GRIMSTAD You are notified that a petition has been filed in the office of the clerk of this court naming you as a defendant in this action, which petition alleges breach of a contract and prays for a money judgment against you. The name and address of the attorney for the plaintiff is Attorney Davin C. Curtiss, whose address is O'Connor & Thomas, P.C., 1000 Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001. The attorney's telephone number is 563-557-8400 and his facsimile number is 1-888-391-3056. You must serve a motion or answer within 20 days after the date of the third publication of this Original Notice, which is expected to be May 24, 2026, and within a reasonable time thereafter, file your motion or answer with the Clerk of Court for Dubuque County, at the courthouse in Dubuque, Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. You are further notified that the above case has been filed in a county that utilizes electronic filing. Please see Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16 for information on electronic filing and Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16, Division VI regarding the protection of personal information in court filings. If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in court because of a disability, immediately call your district ADA coordinator at 563-589-4448. (If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942). IMPORTANT: YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS. Iowa Judicial Branch Case No. LACV117818 County Dubuque Case Title TRUCK COUNTRY OF IOWA INC VS MIKE GRIMSTAD You must file your Appearance and Answer on the Iowa Judicial Branch eFile System, unless the attached Petition and Original Notice contains a hearing date for your appearance, or unless the court has excused you from filing electronically (see Iowa Court Rule 16.302). Register for the eFile System at www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/Efile to file and view documents in your case and to receive notices from the court. For general rules and information on electronic filing, refer to the Iowa Rules of Electronic Procedure in chapter 16 of the Iowa Court Rules at www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/ACO/CourtRulesChapter/16.pdf. Court filings are public documents and may contain personal information that should always be kept confidential. For the rules on protecting personal information, refer to Division VI of chapter 16 of the Iowa Court Rules and to the Iowa Judicial Branch website at www. iowacourts.gov/for-the public/represe nting-yourself/protect-personal-information/. If you need assistance to participate in court due to a disability, call the disability access coordinator at (319) 833-3332. Persons who are hearing or speech impaired may call Relay Iowa TTY (1-800-735-2942). For more information, see www.iowa courts.gov/for-the-public/ada/. Disability access coordinators cannot provide legal advice. Date Issued 05/05/2026 03:24:19 PM District Clerk of Court or/by Clerk's Designee of Dubuque County /s/ Rhonda Bouska 3t 5/10,17,24

Court Notice — 1000 Main Street, Dubuque, IA (01311 LACV 117818)

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