MARION · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
20/24
Marion 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 Marion.
COMPUTED 2026-06-10 23:03 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 · 2026-06-10 22:39 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-10 22:39 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-10 22:39 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-10 22:39 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.
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).
Live · Updated Daily
Recent Iowa Court Cases
Most recent Iowa court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-01002-lmj7 | Lindsay Marie Bartling | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-01003-13 | Breonna Kaprice Oakley | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-01004-7 | Pandora Marie Lamar and Keith Delano Lamar | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-00557 | Pamela Jean McKenzie | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-00240 | Sodexo Operations, LLC v. Calvin Community | 06/10/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 3:26-cr-03022-1 | USA v. Hannah | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-00802-lmj7 | Alvin Ray Ubben, II | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-01000-7 | Hannah Faye Yopp | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-00998-lmj7 | Rebecca Lee Bochantin | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-00999-lmj7 | John Alan Darland | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-01001-13 | Brian Allen Moede | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-00536-lmj13 | Ashlee D. Clary | 06/10/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Linn County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Linn County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
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 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/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Marion, 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 · Marion, 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 Marion, IA
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| GRAND HAVEN HOMES, INC. | MARION |
| ROY LIDTKE | MARION |
| CARMEN CLEMENSON | MARION |
| LARAE STEMMERMAN | MARION |
| DR. LYNN I. LABBE, P.C. | MARION |
| LYNN BANDEROB | MARION |
| LINDSAY BROWN | MARION |
| FRED GOLDBLATT | MARION |
💰 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 7
City of Marion, IA
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| DONALD BERNS | 1128a2 |
| LANNY DOWNING | 1128a1 |
| CONNIE JIROUCH | 1128b4 |
| DENNIS KARAMITROS | 1128a2 |
| MAMIE PAYE | 1128b4 |
| DENITA PETERSON | 1128a1 |
| BARBARA SPEAKE | 1128b4 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Marion, IA
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 2
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Farmers State Bank | Marion |
| Heritage Bank | Marion |
🏛️ 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 Agency
Acting Secretary of Labor Sonderling advances US priorities at G7 meeting in Geneva
Jun 10, 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 Marion
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Cedar Rapids man arrested after Marion burglary ends with shooting - KGAN
Cedar Rapids man arrested after Marion burglary ends with shooting KGAN
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Two injured in crash near Marion
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One shot, one arrested after Marion burglary - KWWL
One shot, one arrested after Marion burglary KWWL
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Marion County deputy under investigation for conduct in former role as police officer - KCCI
Marion County deputy under investigation for conduct in former role as police officer KCCI
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