Judicial District 5
Judicial Vacancies in District 5
District 5A Notice of District Judge Vacancy with Commission Members Contact Information, Instructions, Application, and Background Information (July 11, 2023) (Judge Hefner)
Judicial Candidates in District 5
District 5A Candidates for District Judge Vacancy with Interview Schedule, Applications, and Writing Samples (August 11, 2023) (Judge Hefner)
Judicial Nominees In District 5
District 5A Nominees for District Judge Vacancy (August 17, 2023) (Judge Hefner)
Judicial Appointments in District 5
District 5A Appointment as District Judge (September 13, 2023) (Judge Faith)
District 5A Judicial Nominating Commission
Chair
Honorable Brad McCall, Newton
| Appointed | Term Expires |
|---|---|
| Erika Bauer, Clive | 1-31-28 |
| Kathleen (Katy) Downes, Winterset | 1-31-28 |
| Erik Askelsen, Indianola | 1-31-26 |
| Fred Kreykes, Pella | 1-31-24 |
| Robert (Bob) Bird, Dexter | 1-31-24 |
| Elected | Term Expires |
|---|---|
| Brian Patrick Galligan, Des Moines | 1-31-28 |
| Ashley N. Grieser, Waukee | 1-31-24 |
| Scott A. Hall, Adel | 1-31-24 |
| Kimberley K. Baer, Van Meter | 1-31-26 |
| Gary G. Mattson, Indianola | 1-31-26 |
District 5B Judicial Nominating Commission
Chair
Honorable Dustria Relph, Corydon
| Appointed | Term Expires |
|---|---|
| Paul Maynes, Lenox | 1-31-22 |
| Mary Alisha Kale, Osceola | 1-31-22 |
| Clel Baudler, Greenfield | 1-31-24 |
| Craig Scott, Chariton | 1-31-26 |
| Brenda DeVore, Promise City | 1-31-24 |
| Elected | Term Expires |
|---|---|
| Robert Walter Reynoldson, Osceola | 1-31-28 |
| George B. Jones, Lamoni | 1-31-24 |
| Amanda May Demichelis, Chariton | 1-31-24 |
| Paul M. Goldsmith, Chariton | 1-31-26 |
| Tonita M. Helton, Leon | 1-31-26 |
District 5C Judicial Nominating Commission
Chair
Honorable Scott D. Rosenberg, Polk County
| Appointed | Term Expires |
|---|---|
| Sandra Conlin, West Des Moines | 1-31-28 |
| Denise Bubeck, Grimes | 1-31-26 |
| Michael Currie, Des Moines | 1-31-26 |
| Steve Boal, Ankeny | 1-31-24 |
| Brett Roberts, Des Moines | 1-31-24 |
| Elected | Term Expires |
|---|---|
| Christine Ellen Branstad, Des Moines | 1-31-28 |
| Tom L. Drew, Des Moines | 1-31-28 |
| Frederick W. James, Des Moines | 1-31-24 |
| John F. Fatino, Des Moines | 1-31-26 |
| Tammy M. Westhoff Gentry, Des Moines | 1-31-26 |