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U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa

A federal trial (district) court in the Eighth Circuit. 2 active judges and 1 on senior status (semi-retired, still hearing some cases), per the Federal Judicial Center.

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Who appointed the current judges

Appointed by a Democratic president: 1Appointed by a Republican president: 2

Judges

JudgeStatusAppointed byCommissionedSenate confirmation
Charles Joseph Williams Chief JudgeActiveR Donald J. TrumpSep 10, 2018Sep 6, 2018 · roll call 79–12
Leonard Terry StrandActiveD Barack ObamaFeb 12, 2016Feb 11, 2016 · roll call 93–0
Linda R. ReadeSenior status since Oct 1, 2017R George W. BushNov 26, 2002Nov 14, 2002 · voice vote

Source: Federal Judicial Center, Biographical Directory of Article III Federal Judges. “Commissioned” is the date the appointment took effect. Confirmation votes are as listed by the FJC (ayes–nays); recent roll calls link to Voteview where found.