Iowa State Government The Des Moines Public Library is also an Iowa State Document Depository. This collection is also housed in the Central Library Information Services Department.
Iowa Administrative Code This is a composite of all rules written by the executive branch which have the full force and effect of law. http://www.legis.state.ia.us/IAC.html
Iowa Courts Online This free service offers Internet access to the following: Current court records; Historical data: Statewide index search; Public access records; Individual case financial information; Document events filing; Case disposition information; Appellate case information; Probate records. http://www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/ESAWebApp/DefaultFrame
Iowa Department of Transportation Office of Driver Services Find out where to get a license, obtain a driving record or an accident record. http://www.dot.state.ia.us/mvd/ods/index.htm
Iowa Division of Health Facilities Report Cards Information is provided to assist you in reviewing or selecting health care facilities (including nursing homes) that can provide services for your family members. https://dia-hfd.iowa.gov/DIA_HFD/Home.do
Iowa Official Register Also known as the Redbook, this document provides information on the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of Iowa state government, as well as historical and statistical facts on the state of Iowa. http://publications.iowa.gov/archive/00000135/01/toc.html
Iowa Publications This website is an electronic depository for documents intended for the general public produced by Iowa state agencies. http://publications.iowa.gov
National Association of Counties - County Query Ever wonder what county a city is in, or what cities are in a particular county? The National Association of Counties County Query page allows you to search by city or by county (U.S. only) to find out. Their web site also offers a wealth of information on counties, including population and other census information, contact information for elected officials, county seats, and links to county web sites when available. http://www.naco.org/counties/queries/index.cfm
For more Iowa Government (Legislature and Legislation, Judicial Branch, League of Women Voters) links, see our Iowa Information page. Go to Iowa Information page »
Des Moines and Polk County Local Government
Des Moines Municipal Code The ordinances that cover the City of Des Moines. Topics include Housing Code, Zoning, and Animals within the city limits. The site opens with a browsable Table of Contents and a Search option. http://www.municode.com/resources/gateway.asp?pid=13242&sid=15
