CEDAR RAPIDS · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
20/24
Cedar Rapids 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 Rapids.
COMPUTED 2026-06-13 15:14 UTC · SCORE 20/24
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- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-13 15:10 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-13 15:10 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-13 15:10 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-13 15:10 UTC]
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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.
Alek Yel (IA)
Benjamin Roseland (IA)
Jainas Frazier (IA)
Erin Pospisil (IA)
John Gosch (IA)
Kimberly Doss (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 |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30020-lmj | Grinnell Center, LLC v. Lincoln Savings Bank et al | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30021-lmj | Highlander Hotel, LLC v. Lincoln Savings Bank et al | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-01017-lmj7 | Joshua Scott Buffie and Anjelica Lauren Eyton-Buffie | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-00456 | Jerald Wayne Lomas | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-00486 | Sarah Yvonne Greer | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-00194 | Murphy v. Polk County, Iowa | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 6:26-cv-02034 | Fuller v. American Modern Property Casualty Insurance Company | 06/12/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 1:26-cr-00025-1 | USA v. Fay | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-04053 | Yates v. Mueller et al | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 6:26-cv-02042 | Lee v. Commissioner of Social Security | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-01013-lmj7 | Lucia Lucy Dizdarevic | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-00740-lmj7 | Heidee Leigh Debbagh | 06/12/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
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/).
How do I run a background check in Cedar Rapids?▼
Cedar Rapids, IA (Linn County) background check: 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 (https://dps.iowa.gov/divisions-iowa-department-public-safety/iowa-division-criminal-investigation/criminal-history-record-check-information). Live scan IdentoGO Iowa (https://www.identogo.com/locations/iowa). Cedar Rapids PD records (https://www.cityofcr.com/government/departments/police-department/records). Linn County Sheriff (https://linnsheriff.org/) inmate search. Court records: Iowa Courts Online (https://www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/) free statewide. FBI Identity History Summary $18. Iowa Code §692.2 governs CHRI. Iowa Code Ch. 22 (Examination of Public Records). Ban-the-box: Iowa Code §692A.114.
Where do I order a death record in Cedar Rapids?▼
Death certificates for Cedar Rapids, Iowa (Linn County) are issued by the Linn County Recorder Vital Records Division. Address: 935 2nd Street SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (downtown). Phone: 319-892-5400. Website: https://www.linncountyiowa.gov/361/Vital-Records. The Recorder issues certified copies for 35 dollars (or 20 dollars per copy depending on record type and entitlement category) - the application must be notarized, accompanied by a copy of government-issued photo ID, and proof of relationship to the decedent. Walk-in, mail, and drop-off (envelope marked Recorder's Office) are accepted. Statewide, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services Vital Records (https://hhs.iowa.gov/family-community/vital-records/how-request-certified-record) issues certified copies for 15 dollars per copy; online ordering at https://www.iowa.gov/how-do-i-get-marriage-birth-and-death-records routes through VitalChek (additional fee starts at 13 dollars). Iowa Code Chapter 144 governs vital records; only those with direct and tangible interest (immediate family, executor, attorney) may obtain certified copies for events less than 75 years old. Older records are public and available from the State Archives. The Linn County Recorder accepts mail orders to the SW 2nd Street address.
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/).
How do I run a background check in Cedar Rapids?▼
Cedar Rapids, IA (Linn County) background check: 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 (https://dps.iowa.gov/divisions-iowa-department-public-safety/iowa-division-criminal-investigation/criminal-history-record-check-information). Live scan IdentoGO Iowa (https://www.identogo.com/locations/iowa). Cedar Rapids PD records (https://www.cityofcr.com/government/departments/police-department/records). Linn County Sheriff (https://linnsheriff.org/) inmate search. Court records: Iowa Courts Online (https://www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/) free statewide. FBI Identity History Summary $18. Iowa Code §692.2 governs CHRI. Iowa Code Ch. 22 (Examination of Public Records). Ban-the-box: Iowa Code §692A.114.
Where do I order a death record in Cedar Rapids?▼
Death certificates for Cedar Rapids, Iowa (Linn County) are issued by the Linn County Recorder Vital Records Division. Address: 935 2nd Street SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (downtown). Phone: 319-892-5400. Website: https://www.linncountyiowa.gov/361/Vital-Records. The Recorder issues certified copies for 35 dollars (or 20 dollars per copy depending on record type and entitlement category) - the application must be notarized, accompanied by a copy of government-issued photo ID, and proof of relationship to the decedent. Walk-in, mail, and drop-off (envelope marked Recorder's Office) are accepted. Statewide, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services Vital Records (https://hhs.iowa.gov/family-community/vital-records/how-request-certified-record) issues certified copies for 15 dollars per copy; online ordering at https://www.iowa.gov/how-do-i-get-marriage-birth-and-death-records routes through VitalChek (additional fee starts at 13 dollars). Iowa Code Chapter 144 governs vital records; only those with direct and tangible interest (immediate family, executor, attorney) may obtain certified copies for events less than 75 years old. Older records are public and available from the State Archives. The Linn County Recorder accepts mail orders to the SW 2nd Street address.
📊 Public Data Sources for Cedar Rapids, 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 Rapids, 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 Rapids, IA
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| DAVID HARVEY | CEDAR RAPIDS |
| YANG AHN | CEDAR RAPIDS |
| DR YANG AHN, MD, PC | CEDAR RAPIDS |
| LAURA REGA | CEDAR RAPIDS |
| STEPHANIE VOGELER | CEDAR RAPIDS |
| PETER AHN | CEDAR RAPIDS |
| BRANDON BOURGEOUS | CEDAR RAPIDS |
| JOHANNA ABERNATHY | CEDAR RAPIDS |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| YELLOW FREIGHT SYSTEM INC | CEDAR RAPIDS |
| RAPIDS VENDING CO. | CEDAR RAPIDS |
| TWIN KNOLLS 6TH ADDITION | CEDAR RAPIDS |
| PAYLESS CASHWAYS | CEDAR RAPIDS |
| CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS | CEDAR RAPIDS |
| US COURTHOUSE | CEDAR RAPIDS |
| C E I EQUIPMENT CO INC DBA KT PACER - AD | CEDAR RAPIDS |
| CEDAR RAPIDS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD AFRC/FM | CEDAR RAPIDS |
💰 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 | 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
City of Cedar Rapids, IA
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, P C | 1128b8 |
| BRAD ALDRICH | 1128a1 |
| SARAH BAUGH | 1128a2 |
| STEVEN BEEVERS | 1128a4 |
| WENDY BENSON | 1128a3 |
| CHRISTINE BOLAND-DUARTE | 1128b4 |
| DIYMELL CANDIA | 1128a3 |
| CASSANDRA CARTER | 1128a4 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Cedar Rapids, IA
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 2
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| BankIowa | Cedar Rapids |
| Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust Company | Cedar Rapids |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from IA state + federal sources · no aggregators
State AG
Attorney General Brenna Bird Secures Settlement with GS Labs Regarding Overpriced and Delayed COVID-19 Tests
Jun 10, 2026
State AG
Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Court Ruling Upholding Finality of Todd Mullis Murder Conviction
Jun 4, 2026
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
Federal Circuit
QUOTE – Furniture procurement, delivery & installation – Cincinnati, OH
Jun 11, 2026
Federal Agency
United States Seeks Mexico’s Review of Alleged Denial of Workers’ Rights at Newmont Minera Peñasquito, S.A. de C.V.
Jun 12, 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 Cedar Rapids
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Iowa authorities investigating after dead body found in Cedar Rapids
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Cedar Rapids police searching for owner of dog found near C Street bridge
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Eastern Iowa woman pleads guilty to charges in robbery, deadly shooting
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On this day in 2008: A record-breaking flood submerges Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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Sewer backup floods basements in Cedar Rapids, city says
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