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111 Locust Street, Office 320, Des Moines, Iowa 50309
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The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Iowa will be closed on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 for staff training. Clerk’s Office staff will be available to assist via telephone and electronic filing will be available.
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Tue, 08/19/2025
On June 10, 2025, the Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure (Standing More »
Mon, 05/12/2025
Wed, 02/26/2025
Automatic adjustments will be made on April 1, 2025 to dollar amounts stated in various provision More »