Nominating petitions are now available for individuals who wish to have their name listed on the ballot to fill State Judicial Nominating Commissioner positions with terms that will begin on July 1, 2025, and expire on June 30, 2031.

Chief Justice Susan Christensen has filed an order approving the appointment of new members to the Iowa Access to Justice Commission and re-appointment of certain members to their second terms on the Commission.

In this year’s general election on Nov. 5, all Iowa judges who stood for judicial retention successfully retained their positions, as confirmed by the Iowa Secretary of State.

Iowa's Fifth Judicial District has provided notice of a judicial vacancy for a magistrate in Polk County with an application deadline of Nov. 18. 

The Iowa Supreme Court has introduced a Judicial Officer Mentorship Program, launching Jan. 1, 2025, to support judges in resolving cases under advisement more promptly.

The Iowa State Bar Association provides updates on attorney disciplinary actions from the Iowa Supreme Court to inform members about recent decisions impacting the profession.

The Iowa Judicial Branch has provided notice of a pending special election for district judicial nominating commissioner in Iowa District 8A. 

On Tuesday, Nov. 19, the Iowa Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Marshalltown. 

In a significant move highlighting the growing strain on Iowa’s public defense system, the Iowa State Public Defender’s Office has requested the Iowa Supreme Court issue a writ of mandamus directing the Iowa District Court for Scott County to enter an order withdrawing the local state public defender as counsel for the defendant in 10 cases. 

An investiture for Iowa Court of Appeals Judge John Sandy will take place at the Iowa Judicial Branch Building on Oct. 23.