POLK COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
20/24
Polk County gets an A.
Polk County reflects Iowa's Open Records Law framework. Iowa Open Records Law has no statutory deadline but the Public Information Board offers binding rulings. EDMS e-filing mandatory statewide. $15 criminal history. Solid Midwestern framework.
COMPUTED 2026-07-17 14:27 UTC · SCORE 20/24
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FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
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- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-17 14:14 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-17 14:14 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-17 14:14 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-17 14:14 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
Live · FBI Most Wanted · IA Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the IA field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · IA
Children Missing From Iowa (Statewide)
Active Iowa cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Alexis Kempf (IA)
Fredrick Workman (IA)
Jessalyn Jones (IA)
Alek Yel (IA)
Benjamin Roseland (IA)
Jainas Frazier (IA)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
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Recent Iowa Court Cases
Most recent Iowa court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| CRIMINAL 1:26-cr-00027-1 | USA v. Lafler | 07/16/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-04064 | Azure v. Sitzman | 07/16/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-04065 | Martina v. Woodbury County Jail | 07/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-01262-7 | Mandee Love Hamann | 07/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-01261-lmj7 | Terry Lee Minor, Jr. and Katie Ann Minor | 07/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-00390 | Antoinette Marie Deckert | 07/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-00410 | Chase William Andersen | 07/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-00374 | Brandon Calvin Daniel | 07/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-00680 | Kortne Mackenzie Govenettio | 07/16/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-00289 | Green v. Shazam ITS, Inc. | 07/16/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-00063 | Carnes v. Walmart Inc | 07/16/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 4:26-cr-00085-1 | USA v. Morrow | 07/16/2026 |
Cities in Polk County
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Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
What's the right way to do a background check on someone in Des Moines?▼
Des Moines, IA background checks run through Iowa DPS Division of Criminal Investigation (https://dps.iowa.gov/divisions-iowa-department-public-safety/iowa-division-criminal-investigation/criminal-history-record-check-information) — $15 name-based, online via Iowa Online Warrants and Articles (https://dps.iowa.gov/divisions-iowa-department-public-safety/iowa-division-criminal-investigation/criminal-history-record-check-information). Fingerprint check additional fee, processed by IdentoGO Iowa (https://www.identogo.com/locations/iowa). Polk County Sheriff inmate (https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/county-sheriff/) and Des Moines PD records (https://www.dsm.city/departments/police/). Court records: Iowa Courts Online (https://www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/) — free public access. FBI Identity History Summary $18. Iowa Code §692.2 governs CHRI access (https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/692.pdf). Iowa Code Ch. 22 (Examination of Public Records) sets 10-day response. Ban-the-box law (Iowa Code §692A.114) for state employment.
What is the difference between the acronyms DUS, OWI, and PAULA?▼
In Iowa, DUS, OWI, and PAULA are three different alcohol-related Iowa Code violations. OWI (Operating While Intoxicated, Iowa Code §321J.2) is the equivalent of DUI/DWI — driving with BAC ≥0.08, while impaired by drugs/alcohol, or with any controlled substance present; penalties scale with offense number. DUS (Driving Under Suspension, Iowa Code §321.218) is driving on a suspended license, often resulting from a prior OWI; it's a serious misdemeanor with fines and possible jail. PAULA (Possession of Alcohol Under the Legal Age, Iowa Code §123.47) is the under-21 minor-in-possession offense — a simple misdemeanor with a $200 fine for the first offense. PAULA does not require driving. Sources: Iowa Code §321J (https://www.legis.iowa.gov/), Iowa DOT (https://iowadot.gov/).
What's the source for property records in Cedar Rapids?▼
Property records in Cedar Rapids, IA (Linn County) are kept by the Linn County Recorder at 935 Second Street SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (319-892-5420), with online searches at https://www.linncountyiowa.gov/121/Recorder. The Linn County Assessor at https://www.linncountyiowa.gov/126/Assessor and Cedar Rapids City Assessor at https://www.cedar-rapids.org/ provide ownership, parcel, and assessed-value data. Iowa Open Records Law (Iowa Code §22) makes deeds and assessment records public. Recording fees are $7 first page, $5 each additional; certified copies typically $5. Sources: Linn County Recorder (https://www.linncountyiowa.gov/121/Recorder), Cedar Rapids (https://www.cedar-rapids.org/).
Where do I look up a divorce in Iowa?▼
To look up a divorce in Iowa, use Iowa Courts Online Search at https://www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/ECourts/. Free name and case-number search returns divorce cases (filed as 'Domestic Relations') in all 99 counties. Cases are public unless sealed; certified copies of decrees cost $20 at the Clerk of District Court where the case was heard. The Iowa Department of Public Health Vital Records at https://hhs.iowa.gov/family-community/vital-records also issues divorce certificates (one-line proof) for $15, covering 1906-present. Iowa Open Records Law (Iowa Code §22) governs disclosure. Sources: Iowa Courts Online (https://www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/), Iowa HHS Vital Records (https://hhs.iowa.gov/).
How do I find arrest records in Iowa?▼
To find arrest records in Iowa, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation Records at https://dps.iowa.gov/divisions-iowa-department-public-safety/iowa-division-criminal-investigation/criminal-history-record-check-information provides name-based statewide criminal history for $15 by mail (Form DCI-77). The Iowa Department of Corrections Offender Search at https://doc-search.iowa.gov/ shows current and former state-prison inmates. County sheriffs post current jail rosters (e.g., Polk County at https://polkcountyiowa.gov/sheriff/, Linn County at https://www.linncountyiowa.gov/Sheriff). Court charges tied to arrests are at https://www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/ECourts/. Iowa Open Records Law (Iowa Code §22) governs disclosure. Sources: Iowa DCI (https://dps.iowa.gov/), Iowa DOC (https://doc.iowa.gov/).
Where can I find my court time and date in Iowa?▼
To find your court time and date in Iowa, use the Iowa Courts Online Search at https://www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/ECourts/. Free name and case-number search returns scheduled hearings, filings, and court date in all 99 counties. The Iowa Judicial Branch directory is at https://www.iowacourts.gov/. The clerk of court at the county where your case is filed can also confirm your court date by phone. Iowa Open Records Law (Iowa Code §22) governs disclosure. Note: Hearings can be rescheduled — always confirm the day before with the clerk. Sources: Iowa Courts Online (https://www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/), Iowa Judicial Branch (https://www.iowacourts.gov/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Polk County, IA
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · Polk County, IA · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for IA
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (IA)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in IA
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in IA
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in IA
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for IA
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (IA) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| EASTERN STAR MASONIC HOME | BOONE |
| GLENN JOHNSON | CALMAR |
| PLEASANT HILL FAMILY PRACTICE,PC | PLEASANT HILL |
| SKIFF MEDICAL CENTER | NEWTON |
| GARY BRIDGES | AMES |
| RUSSELL VANHEMERT | PELLA |
| JAMES ROEDER | CLINTON |
| JAMES KICKLAND | ATLANTIC |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| CONFINEMENT LIVESTOCK SYSTEMS | DES MOINES |
| WEST DES MOINES WATER WORKS | WEST DES MOINES |
| HOUSBY MACK | DES MOINES |
| VERIZON WIRELESS | DES MOINES |
| VAN METER SCHOOL | DES MOINES |
| PARKVIEW ELEM JR HIGH SCHOOL | ANKENY |
| MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS INC | DES MOINES |
| ASPEN EQUIPMENT COMPANY | ANKENY |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (IA) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-19 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-19 | LJ Ross Associates | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-19 | Experian Information S | Problem with a company's investigati |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (IA) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| A BASTECKI CHIROPRACTIC | 1128b8 |
| BOESEN HEALTH SYSTEM PC, THE | 1128b8 |
| BRIGHT START RESOURCES, INC | 1128b8 |
| BURLINGTON UROLOGY PC | 1128b8 |
| CLAYTON CARE CORPORATION | 1128b5 |
| FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, P C | 1128b8 |
| HOMETOWN CHIROPRACTIC, LLC | 1128b8 |
| IOWA FOOT HEALTH CENTER, P.C. | 1128a1 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (IA) — no city filter applied
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 8
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Peoples Bank | Clive |
| West Bank | West Des Moines |
| Iowa State Bank | Des Moines |
| Community State Bank | Ankeny |
| State Savings Bank | West Des Moines |
| Principal Bank | Des Moines |
| ITS Bank | Johnston |
| Charter Bank | Johnston |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from IA state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Montezuma Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Receipt of Child Pornography and Cyber Stalking
Jul 15, 2026
State AG
Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Medicaid Fraud Elimination Task Force Holds Inaugural Meeting
Jul 15, 2026
State AG
Iowa Attorney General’s Office Concludes Officer Acted with Legal Justification in Wapello County Shooting
Jul 14, 2026
State AG
Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe in Genetic Data Breach
Jul 14, 2026
State AG
Public Notice: Attorney General Brenna Bird Schedules Inaugural Meeting for the Iowa Medicaid Fraud Elimination Task Force
Jul 14, 2026
doj_news
Former Registered Nurse from LeMars Sentenced for False Statements Relating to Health Care Matters and Aggravated Identity Theft
Jul 13, 2026
Federal Agency
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former chief lending officer of Heritage State Bank
Jul 16, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Polk County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Iowa AG: Polk County deputies deemed 'legally justified' in using deadly force against armed man during standoff
The Iowa Attorney General's Office has determined that Polk County deputies were "legally justified" in using deadly force against a man after he fired at law enforcement during a …
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Iowa weather: Polk County's Extreme Temperature Plan goes in effect Friday
DART will provide free rides to cooling centers while the Polk County Extreme Temperature Plan is in effect.
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KCCI Investigates: The 'disease detectives' following up on Iowa's measles case
"We're kind of disease detectives." Polk County is tracking down possible measles exposures after Iowa's first case of the year.
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Cyclospora cases rise in Iowa as foodborne illness spreads across the U.S.
Health officials are monitoring a growing foodborne illness outbreak that has sickened thousands of people across the country, including several cases in Iowa. The Polk County ...