CEDAR FALLS · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
20/24
Cedar Falls 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 Cedar Falls.
COMPUTED 2026-07-12 02:28 UTC · SCORE 20/24
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- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-12 02:27 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-12 02:27 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-12 02:27 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.
Fredrick Workman (IA)
Jessalyn Jones (IA)
Alek Yel (IA)
Benjamin Roseland (IA)
Jainas Frazier (IA)
Erin Pospisil (IA)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
Live · Updated Daily
Recent Iowa Court Cases
Most recent Iowa court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-01228-7 | Lana Baccam | 07/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-01226-7 | Richard Noble Blair and Kristina Hope Blair | 07/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-01227-7 | Eva Jeannette Bloom | 07/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-00061 | Mills v. Doe #1 et al | 07/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00143 | Filatau v. Mullin et al | 07/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-01219-lmj7 | Patrick William Taylor and Lauryn Erika Taylor | 07/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-01220-lmj7 | Douglas F King | 07/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-01221-lmj13 | Ashley M Johnson | 07/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-01223-lmj13 | Troy L Bellon and Jennifer L Mendenhall-Bellon | 07/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-01222-lmj7 | Rebecca N Moss | 07/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-01224-lmj7 | Airi Smith | 07/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-01225-lmj7 | Kennedy Marie Adams | 07/10/2026 |
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 Cedar Falls, 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 · Cedar Falls, 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
City of Cedar Falls, IA
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| AGAPE THERAPY CLINIC PC | CEDAR FALLS |
| L&B PHARMACY INC. | CEDAR FALLS |
| JOHN MUSGRAVE | CEDAR FALLS |
| DOUGLAS KEISER | CEDAR FALLS |
| PHILIP MORREALE | CEDAR FALLS |
| RONALD CERVETTI | CEDAR FALLS |
| DEBRA IEHL | CEDAR FALLS |
| KARMEN WOELBER | CEDAR FALLS |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| DODGE CLEANERS | CEDAR FALLS |
| TYPE HOUSE OF IOWA | CEDAR FALLS |
| KCNG, LLC | CEDAR FALLS |
| DIEDRICHS & ASSOCIATES INC | CEDAR FALLS |
| BATTERY OUTLET-FORMER SITE OF | CEDAR FALLS |
| CVS PHARMACY #17554 | CEDAR FALLS |
| HDM. LLC DBA BRUNS MACHINE | CEDAR FALLS |
| UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA | CEDAR FALLS |
💰 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
City of Cedar Falls, IA
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| JOYCE BOWMAN | 1128b4 |
| RHONDA CIRKSENA | 1128b4 |
| JENNIFER HAGER | 1128b4 |
| JEROD HEICHEL | 1128a2 |
| AMY HENDRICKSON-AXINTE | 1128a3 |
| KARLA MCCRANEY | 1128a2 |
| DENYSE SCHUMACHER | 1128b4 |
| ANGELA WALTMANN | 1128b4 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Cedar Falls, IA
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from IA state + federal sources · no aggregators
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Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Cedar Falls
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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