If you think the Iowa DOT is bad... Welcome to the 7th circle of Hell. Lol…read more Booking an appointment to pick up my new Iowa personalized license plates was easy enough to do online. I made it for 1130 AM on a Monday. So what they don't tell you is that they give everyone lunch from like 1100 AM - Noon so when you get there after 1100 AM don't expect for any more than one of two lines out of the 15 to be open. Kind of like Walmart... Only the Polk County Treasurer doesn't have a self checkout option. Even with an 1130 appointment I don't think I was called up until 1215 PM when agents started coming back from lunch and additional windows started to open up. Service was polite enough I guess. Pretty matter or fact and they didn't seem to know why I was there... Even though my number was called and corresponded with an appointment that had all the details in it I'm sure. If you are going to send everyone to lunch... Maybe just don't make any appointments during that time slot? I know your time is valuable, but so is ours.

Watching news..., Individuals say they are going to represent themselves. I've found, dumbest thing…read morea person can choose. I did the same one time in DSM/Polk. The judge was a total attacking Clown. Told me; You're No lawyer..., You're No lawyer. You don't know what you're doing! Etc. Just a HUGE, BIASED MOUTH. Terrible. Suffice to say, even with all my evidence..., judge yelled, No no, I choose the other side, cuz they Are a lawyer! Huh... ! So, careful going to court around here. They'll Steamroll yuh. Have a Good attorney & money !!! In my opinion, don't go to court. Tomi, Iowa.

Being a native of Iowa. Yet moving away 12 yrs ago. I have to say…read more The Midwest has many pockets where you would least expect. The high level of customer service & genuine level of kindness. The building is honestly still absolutely beautiful In it's design. People were very helpful & friendly. Now the- Clerk of Court employees. Debbie, Marsha & Albert. These 3 are God sent Angel's. I have been dealing with a matter over the phone. Via from Las Vegas, NV. From day one. I believe starting July. I have had the pleasure speaking & working with all 3 of these lovely individuals. They all listened to me. Went above and beyond their required job duties. I couldn't thank them enough. So if you are ever needing assistance from the Clerk of Court. Make sure you get one of the mentioned 3 individuals. You are definitely in good hands. I highly recommend this court house. Even if it's just to stop by & check out nothing more then all of its beauty. From the people. To its wondrous Architectural design.

Very cool building, the restoration art work is amazing. I appreciate the background stories to the…read morecases, that became law in Iowa. The discussion for an education center inside is a great opportunity for the comm

Linn County court clerk has the worst customer service skills..not forth coming with the most basic…read moreof information,attitude and overall inept! Tried to get a continuance on a traffic ticket- I am from out of state. Apparently you have to write to thr judge in order to receive a basic continuance. She would not outright say she couldnt give me a continuance so I'm left to assume it's an arbitrary thing.Very strange back and forth and I just wanted basic info. Stupid.

Small banquet room. Simple and quiet. Very little decor. We were there for a wedding. Small kitchen…read moreavailable and lots of space for a dance floor. Bathrooms are simple but clean. Great place for an informal family meeting or get together.

Hard working, and quick to take care of you. I believe in people that treat you like family.! If…read moretheres a problem with your health, they come a runnin!! In a total emergency, they calm you down and give you the full expertise they know. And if required they get more help right then and now. I fully support them every year with there Pancake breakfast social, homemade at its best!! Thanks to the many men and women that devote themselves with care and compassion! !!

I am a disabled lady. I reported a stolen package earlier this year. The package contained…read morenutraceuticals to treat my health condition. To the best of my knowledge and belief, the officer falsified information on the police report, the detective assigned to my case did not perform due diligence to properly investigate the theft and no arrest has ever been made. They would only give me a redacted copy of the police report. These people are criminally incompetent, willfully negligent, and are engaged in fraud and misconduct. Someone needs to sue them! I have no reason to trust this business at all!

Thank you to the great men and women of the Des Moines Police Department thank you officer Robinson…read morefor talking with me.

Don't bother making an appointment, you'll still wait at least an hour. Staff is extremely slow and…read moreunhelpful.

The employees were very helpful. I went in for an ID and ended up with a driver's license. If it…read morewasn't for the knowledgeable staff, I still would be on foot. They don't even make you feel judged for a poor driving record.

WOW! The Law Library looks straight out of a fairytale. I swear it looks like the inspiration for…read moreBelle's library in Beauty and the Beast. The gorgeous murals and senate chambers were also impressive. We stopped here on a whim during a recent road trip and were pleasantly surprised by its grandeur and beauty. They offered a free tour, but we opted for a self guided tour instead so we could go on our own pace. We came on a Friday afternoon and someone who worked there told us it's the best day to visit since the place is so busy Mon-Thurs when legislators are in session, that it's often difficult to find a parking spot. But on this quiet Friday morning, we parked in the front row and had no line in front of us as we went through the security metal detector.

My visits to state capitols are few and far between, but after visiting the Iowa State Capitol, I…read morewant to make a point of visiting more whenever I travel to other states. My son started attending law school in Des Moines and so I was trying to see what the city has to offer. Visiting the capitol building was one of the things that kept popping up on things to do. We decided to check it out on a Saturday and luckily they do guided tours which I highly recommend. Completed in 1886, they have done a remarkable job preserving this place and showcasing it's beauty. It sits on top of a hill and offers great views of the city from every side. One of the first things you notice from the outside is the gold dome. The ornate outside facade carries inside where it is just as beautiful. You'll notice intricate wood decor as well as marble, gold and other beautiful materials. You can visit the historic supreme court chambers and see all the offices of state officials. The law library is by far my favorite part of the building. I felt like I was in some movie like Harry Potter or something. You have to see it in person to really comprehend the beauty. The wood and gold along with the spiraling staircases and law books stacked to the high ceiling was cool to see. If you aren't afraid of heights, you can take a long winding staircase at the top of the dome. We were one of the last tours so we didn't really get to really take our time and soak in all this place has to offer. I will most definitely come back next time I am in town visiting the kiddo. It was absolutely something I did not expect to see deep in the Midwest.