BLENCOE · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
20/24
Blencoe 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 Blencoe.
COMPUTED 2026-07-18 20:48 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 · 2026-07-18 20:38 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-18 20:38 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-18 20:38 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-18 20:38 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.
Alexis Kempf (IA)
Fredrick Workman (IA)
Jessalyn Jones (IA)
Alek Yel (IA)
Benjamin Roseland (IA)
Jainas Frazier (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 26-01275-7 | Martina A. Judge | 07/18/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-01276-7 | Jodie Ellen Hubka | 07/18/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-00292 | knox v. pj iowa | 07/18/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-01274-7 | Jerry Jay Spivey | 07/17/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00160 | Nurp, LLC et al v. Data Services, LLC et al | 07/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-01269-lmj7 | Christopher John Hirst | 07/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-01270-lmj13 | Robert E Walczak | 07/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-01271-lmj7 | Kelsey L Fredregill | 07/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-01272-lmj7 | Harry Rogers and Ruth Ann Rogers | 07/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-01273-lmj7 | Matthew S Vermazen and Samantha K Vermazen | 07/17/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-00135 | Lee v. John/Jane Doe | 07/17/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 4:26-cr-00082-1 | USA v. Willis | 07/17/2026 |
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 Blencoe, 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 · Blencoe, 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
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 4
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| BLENCOE CITY OF STP | BLENCOE |
| MCCARTHY IMPROVEMENT CO-BLENCO (PORT) | BLENCOE |
| BLENCOE MUNICIPAL WATERWORKS-TREATMENT P | BLENCOE |
| WESTERN IOWA CO-OP | BLENCOE |
💰 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 |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from IA state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Montezuma Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Receipt of Child Pornography and Cyber Stalking
Jul 15, 2026
State AG
Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Medicaid Fraud Elimination Task Force Holds Inaugural Meeting
Jul 15, 2026
State AG
Iowa Attorney General’s Office Concludes Officer Acted with Legal Justification in Wapello County Shooting
Jul 14, 2026
State AG
Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe in Genetic Data Breach
Jul 14, 2026
State AG
Public Notice: Attorney General Brenna Bird Schedules Inaugural Meeting for the Iowa Medicaid Fraud Elimination Task Force
Jul 14, 2026
Federal Agency
US Department of Labor recovers more than $500K in back wages from San Diego deli for 6 workers
Jul 17, 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 Blencoe
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Man rescued after clinging to barge ropes on the Missouri River
BLENCOE, Iowa (KTIV) - A man was rescued from the Missouri River on Wednesday night after clinging to ropes near a moored barge for an hour and a half. The Monona County Sheriff’s …
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‘I believe he’d still be here’ - Family of missing Iowa man calling for safety changes near Huff-Warner Access Area near Blencoe
BLENCOE, Iowa (KTIV) - The family of a missing man is demanding answers after a boating incident in May. The search for the missing man began on Saturday, May 24, after his boat cr…
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Monona County Fairgrounds arson suspect now facing federal charges
The Onawa, Iowa, man accused of burning down a portion of the Monona County Fairgrounds is now facing federal charges.
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Fire damages Monona County Fairgrounds grandstand, one of three fires being investigated for arson
ONAWA, Iowa (KTIV) - Authorities for Monona County, Iowa, are looking into a fire that heavily damaged a grandstand at the county fairgrounds. Investigators say it may have been ar…
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‘Profit over people’ - Residents raise concerns as hog waste site is being built in Monona County for unidentified company
Monona County leaders say they were not notified about a 6-acre hog waste site built near Castana by an unidentified company managed by Hawthorne Land Holdings LLC. More than 50 re…