ADAIR COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
20/24
Adair County gets an A.
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.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Adair County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-04 05:14 UTC · SCORE 20/24
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FBI.gov
FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
BOP Inmate Locator
STATUS LEGEND: LIVE = HTTP 200-399 · WARN = 4xx · DEAD = 5xx · PENDING = checker could not reach (may still be live in browser)
Sources checked
- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-04 05:03 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-04 05:03 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-04 05:03 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-04 05:03 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 →
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Children Missing From Iowa (Statewide)
Active Iowa cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
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Recent Iowa Court Cases
Most recent Iowa court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-00811-lmj7 | Jessica Ann Williamson | 06/03/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-00033 | Kraft Heinz Company v. The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union AFL-CIO, Local Union 431 | 06/03/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-00231 | Brown v. Commissioner of Social Security | 06/03/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 4:24-cr-00051-1 | USA v. Kerby | 06/03/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-00208 | Finch v. AARP | 06/03/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00019 | Cooper v. Parker Hannifin Corporation | 06/03/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-mc-00002 | Peninsula Components, Inc v. Penn Engineering & Manufacturing Corp et al | 06/03/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00130 | Markham v. Collins Community Credit Union | 06/03/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-00760-lmj7 | Landon J Wolfe | 06/03/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-00754-lmj7 | Caryn Michelle Swanson | 06/03/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-00964-lmj7 | Glenise Ann Waltz | 06/03/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-00965-lmj13 | Leo D. McIntosh, Jr. | 06/03/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Iowa
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Iowa. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
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/).
What's the right way to do a background check on someone in Iowa?▼
To run a background check 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). Fingerprint-based checks for licensure go through state-approved channelers. The Iowa Courts Online Search at https://www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/ECourts/ is free for court records. Iowa Open Records Law (Iowa Code §22) makes adult criminal history public. Employment use must follow the FCRA and Iowa Code §80B.13 (which restricts certain juvenile records). Sources: Iowa DCI (https://dps.iowa.gov/), Iowa Courts (https://www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Adair County, IA
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🏥 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 |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (IA) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-19 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-19 | Experian Information S | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-19 | LJ Ross Associates | Incorrect information on your report |
⛔ 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
| EIN | Organization |
|---|---|
| 010552793 | Latinas Unidas Por Un Nuevo Amanecer |
| 010555559 | Ecs Ministries |
| 010556920 | Winterset Girls Fastpitch Inc. |
| 010582986 | Johnston Girls Softball Association |
| 010630418 | Penn Elementary Pto |
| 010640821 | Milton Heritage Society Inc. |
| 010660424 | Mont Pelier Fire Department |
| 010675816 | Mouth of Teh Platte Inc. |
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 2
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Union State Bank | Greenfield |
| FNB Bank | Fontanelle |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from IA state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Sioux City Man Pleads Guilty to Transportation of Two Stolen Vehicles, and Illegally Possessing a Firearm and Ammunition
Jun 1, 2026
doj_news
Naturalized Citizen from the Congo Sentenced to Federal Prison For Involvement in Scheme to Defraud the United States
Jun 1, 2026
doj_news
Arizona Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine Charge
May 27, 2026
doj_news
Department of Justice and United States Attorney Announce Brian Flikeid as Freedom 250 Hometown Hero
May 27, 2026
doj_news
Fort Dodge Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Federal Prison for Meth and Cocaine Conspiracy
May 27, 2026
State AG
Attorney General Brenna Bird Joines Vice President Vance at Fraud Task Force Meeting
May 26, 2026
State AG
Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Sentencing in Harrison County Cold Case Murder
May 22, 2026
State AG
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Sues Proxy Advisor Firm for Lying to Iowa Investors and Endangering Retirement Savings Accounts
May 20, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Sues to Stop Deceptive Mortgage Assistance Relief Operation that Targets Homeowners
Jun 3, 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 Adair County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Iowa jury convicts man of murder in Adair County stabbing
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Man found dead after southwest Iowa home explosion
One-person is dead following a house explosion Thursday afternoon in southwest Iowa. The Adair County Sheriff’s Office said the explosion at a home south of Greenfield was reported…
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Video, photos show devastation of deadly Adair County house explosion
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Here's how you can help Greenfield Iowa recover from Tuesday's tornado
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