What property is subject to this foreclosure?

The foreclosure concerns the property at 1525 Avenue L, Fort Madison, IA 52627.

Who filed the foreclosure case?

Two Rivers Bank & Trust is the plaintiff that filed the foreclosure action.

What happens if I am named as a defendant and do nothing?

If you do not respond, the court may enter judgment and the property could be sold to satisfy the debt.

Foreclosure — 1525 Avenue L, Fort Madison, IA (EQEQ007924)

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Affects:DefendantsHomeownersHeirsProperty BuyersCreditors

Two Rivers Bank & Trust filed a foreclosure action seeking judgment against the property at 1525 Avenue L, Fort Madison, IA. The suit names multiple defendants and unknown heirs of Michael G. Cowles; foreclosure could lead to sale of the property.

Key Takeaways

Foreclosure filed on property at 1525 Avenue L, Fort Madison
Case number EQEQ007924 — Two Rivers Bank & Trust is plaintiff
Multiple named defendants and unknown heirs are included
Court action seeks judgment in rem and foreclosure sale

Published: May 19, 2026 · today
Category: Foreclosure
City: Fort Madison

Address

1525 Avenue L, Fort Madison, IA

Case #

EQEQ007924

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If you don't respond

If defendants or interested parties take no action, the court may enter foreclosure judgment and proceed to sell the property; deadlines are set by court schedule after filing and failure to respond will forfeit defenses.

What to do next

1
Contact plaintiff's attorney
Locate and contact Fehseke & Gray Law Offices or Ric (attorney named in notice) for case details and deadlines.
2
File a court response
Respond in writing to the Lee County District Court before the deadline set in court papers to preserve defenses.
3
Consult an attorney
Seek legal advice immediately to explore options like reinstatement, redemption, or contesting the foreclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What property is subject to this foreclosure?: The foreclosure concerns the property at 1525 Avenue L, Fort Madison, IA 52627.
Who filed the foreclosure case?: Two Rivers Bank & Trust is the plaintiff that filed the foreclosure action.
What happens if I am named as a defendant and do nothing?: If you do not respond, the court may enter judgment and the property could be sold to satisfy the debt.

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Legal terms in this notice

judgment in rem: A court decision that targets the property itself rather than a person, allowing sale to satisfy the debt.
foreclosure: Legal process where a lender seeks to recover loan balance by forcing sale of the secured property.
unknown heirs: People entitled to inherit from a deceased person whose identities or locations are not known to the plaintiff.

Full Notice Text

Public Notice Public NoticeTHE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR LEE COUNTY AT FORT MADISONTWO RIVERS BANK & TRUST,Plaintiffvs.	 CASE NO. EQEQ007924LESLIE A. COWLES; CRYSTAL WEBB;LILI MOON XOX, LLC; CITY OF FORTMADISON; CAVALRY SPV I LLC;PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES;SECOND ROUND SUB, LLC; PARTIES	 AMENDED ORIGINALIN POSSESSION; AND UNKNOWN	 NOTICEOWNERS AND CLAIMANTS,	 FOR PUBLICATIONINCLUDING UNKNOWN HEIRS,	DEVISEES, AND LEGATEES OFMICHAEL G. COWLES, DECEASEDDefendants.TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS:You are notified that a petition has been filed in the office of the clerkof this court naming you as a defendant in this action, which petitionprays(1) for foreclosure proceedings and for judgment in rem againstproperty locally known as 1525 Avenue L, Fort Madison, IA 52627.The names and addresses of the attorneys for the plaintiff are Fehseke& Gray Law Offices and Ric