Iowa Public Notices
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Bremer County seeks applicants for a three-member Veterans Affairs Commission; appointment runs July 1, 2026–three years. Applicants must be county residents who served honorably in a qualifying war period and submit DD-214 proof by June 12, 2026.
Notice announces the Polk County Primary Election for Democratic and Republican parties on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, with polls open 7:00 AM–8:00 PM. Voters must select either a Democratic or Republican ballot; accessibility and sample ballot info provided.
The Blairsburg City Council will hold a special meeting and public hearing on May 26, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. to consider selling several city-owned lots and a vacated alley (Block 12, McVicker and Tuttle's Addition) to Cortney Harris.
Harley V. and Michelle J. Foster hold a tax lien of $14,429 on property at Parcel #0732331009 in Fort Dodge after purchasing it at the June 20, 2011 tax sale. The owner must pay $14,429 plus interest by 90 days from service to redeem the property.
Holder of tax sale certificates Karen J. Markley claims a $27,166.28 tax lien on a vacated railroad right-of-way parcel in Harcourt and notifies interested parties they have 90 days from service to redeem by paying that amount plus 24% interest from May 12, 2026.
The North Iowa Municipal Electric Cooperative Association board met May 12, 2026 in Humboldt and unanimously approved routine corporate actions including appointments, minutes, financial and operations reports, agreements, resolutions, claims, and member fund transfers totaling multiple large vendor payments.
Le Grand adopted Ordinance No. 269 prohibiting the use of engine brakes, compression brakes, or mechanical exhaust devices that produce excessive or explosive noise, and presumes a violation if such noise is audible 300 feet from the vehicle. The ordinance takes effect after final passage and publication.
The City of Marshalltown will hold a public hearing on May 26, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. to report progress and funding details for its CDBG-DR tree planting project and to discuss any changes to scope, schedule, budget, or beneficiaries.
Marshalltown will hold a public hearing May 26, 2026 on plans and costs for the 2026 Street Rehabilitation Project (STR26002) and is soliciting sealed construction bids due June 2, 2026. The work covers about 3.3 miles of streets with asphalt overlay and related repairs.
Marshall County Board of Supervisors met May 6, 2026 to approve consent items, set employee benefit rates for FY2027, authorize construction change orders for the jail project, permit temporary vacation accrual for a GIS specialist, and approve an engagement letter for real estate matters.
The West Liberty City Council will hold a public hearing May 22, 2026 to consider a lease agreement with the City of Wapello to use an ambulance for $1.00, with West Liberty responsible for fuel, routine maintenance, and damages during the lease.
The last will of JoeAnn Finch was admitted to probate in Marshall County and Adam E. Davis was appointed executor. Creditors must file claims by specified deadlines or be forever barred; persons indebted to the estate should pay immediately.
An administrator was appointed for the estate of Deecort Randolph Hammitt (died March 25, 2026). Creditors must timely file claims with the Marshall County District Court or have their claims forever barred after specified deadlines.
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.
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.
The court appointed Shane Clifford Brix as administrator of Linda Lou Weaver's estate (died March 8, 2026). 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.
The plaintiff Patrick Shanahan has filed a petition against Terrance Joseph McDonald Jr in Johnson County District Court (Case No. EQCV087452). The defendant must file a motion or answer within the time allowed by law or risk default judgment.
Miron Construction Co., Inc. requests contractor qualifications for an 8,400 sq ft Iowa DOT MBW building in Cedar Rapids, used for truck maintenance, washing, and brine mixing. Qualifications are due by 2:00 PM on May 26, 2026; contact info provided for documents and inquiries.
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.
Douglas Soil & Water Conservation District will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM at the Roseburg NRCS Office. The meeting is open for questions and public attendance; contact info and website are provided.
Sutherlin residents must cut grass and remove noxious vegetation exceeding 12 inches by June 1, 2026. If violations remain, the city will abate the growth, charge abatement costs plus a $25 administrative fee per parcel, and may place a lien on the property.
The Douglas County (Oregon) Circuit Court appointed Patricia Bradley as Personal Representative for the estate of Robert Ray Rutherford. Creditors must file claims with vouchers at the representative's attorney within four months of the notice publication or risk being barred.
The Fort Dodge Community School District board held a special meeting May 11, 2026, including a closed session to evaluate an individual's professional competency at the individual's request. The closed session lasted from 5:31 to 5:55 p.m.; no action was taken.
The Fort Dodge Community School District board met May 11, 2026 to approve routine business, a $557,613 purchase of Apple devices and AppleCare, bond-related resolutions including amendments to a $42,040,000 GO bond issue, and to recognize student art award winners and volunteers.
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.
The City of Kelley held its May 12, 2026 council meeting, adopted Budget Amendment #3, approved paying off sewer debt to Ames, approved website updates, and discussed local issues like junk properties, disaster committee formation, and upcoming cleanup day.
This is a notice of forfeiture of a 2019 real estate contract for 2870 NE 78th Ave., Ankeny, because the buyer failed to make monthly payments and pay property taxes. The seller demands payment of $12,102.19 within 30 days to avoid contract forfeiture.
What Are Public Notices in Iowa?
Public notices in Iowa are legally mandated announcements published in official newspapers and government portals. Under state law, government agencies, courts, and private parties must publish these notices to inform the public of actions that may affect their rights or property.
Common types of public notices in Iowa include foreclosure filings, probate and estate notices, fictitious business name statements, tax deed sales, lis pendens (pending lawsuit filings on real property), name change petitions, and government bid solicitations.
NoticeRegistry maintains a research-grade archive of Iowa public notices sourced from official courthouse records and legal newspapers. Each notice is parsed into a plain-English summary, geocoded, and tagged with structured metadata, searchable by address, party, case number, city, county, or category, and cross-linked to related filings. Set up a free watchlist to be notified when new notices match your criteria.