Pottawattamie County Public Index (Iowa)

Pottawattamie County Courts act as judicial bodies to resolve legal disputes, including civil and criminal cases in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. They may also provide a searchable public index of Pottawattamie County court records, including case information, trial outcomes, and any sentences, plea bargains, or settlements. Pottawattamie County public indexes allow searches by name or business name, by case number, or by court or case type, which can provide information on misdemeanors and felonies, traffic court violations, family court cases, divorce records, and appeal records. Many Courts provide online access to the Pottawattamie County public index.

Council Bluffs District Court Council Bluffs IA 227 South 6th Street 51501 712-328-5604


Pottawattamie County Clerk Offices maintain public records for a county or local government, including vital records, property records, and permit records in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Clerks may provide a public index to search their Pottawattamie County records, which can provide information on birth certificates, marriage licenses, divorce records, and death certificates. Pottawattamie County public indexes may also contain property tax assessments, real estate appraisal reports, property owner information, and other records related to property. Pottawattamie County Clerks may provide online access to their public index, which can be used for many forms of research.

Avoca City Clerk Avoca IA 201 North Elm Street 51521 712-343-2424

Carter Lake City Clerk Carter Lake IA 950 East Locust Street 51510 712-347-6320

Crescent City Clerk Crescent IA 102 West Florence Street 51526 712-545-3981

Oakland City Town Clerk Oakland IA 101 North Main Street 51560 712-482-6811

Pottawattamie County Clerk-Court Council Bluffs IA 227 South 6th Street 51501 712-328-5604

Walnut City Clerk Walnut IA 229 Antique City Drive 51577 712-784-3443


Pottawattamie County Libraries collect and store documents and multimedia records which they make available to the public in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. A Library, especially a state library or municipal library, may also store public records. Libraries often make these records available through a public index, or a searchable database to locate Pottawattamie County government agency reports, government publications, vital records, and other public documents. These records can be used to find information on any individual or business, look up government documents, or conduct a background check, and Pottawattamie County public indexes may be available on the Library website.

Avoca Public Library Avoca IA 213 North Elm Street 51521 712-343-6358

Council Bluffs Public Library Council Bluffs IA 400 Willow Avenue 51503 712-323-7553

Eckels Memorial Library Oakland IA 207 High Street 51560 712-482-6668

Owen Public Library Carter Lake IA 1120 Willow Drive 51510 712-347-5492

Pottawattamie County Town and City Halls provide municipal services to their area, which includes keeping a number of documents that are accessible to the public in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Pottawattamie County public records, including vital documents, property records, and permit records, may be available through a public index database. Pottawattamie County public indexes can provide searchable databases for birth certificates, marriage licenses, divorce records, and death certificates, as well as property-related records like property tax assessments, property appraisals, and property owner information. These records can help conduct a Pottawattamie County background check or locate information about a person or business.

Carson City Hall Carson IA 127 Broadway Street 51525 712-484-3636

Carter Lake City Hall Carter Lake IA 950 East Locust Street 51510 712-347-6320

Council Bluffs City Hall Council Bluffs IA 209 Pearl St 51503 712-328-4601

Hancock Town Hall Oakland IA 207 North Main Street 51560 712-741-5665

Macedonia City Hall Macedonia IA 322 Main Street 51549 712-486-2323

Minden City Hall Minden IA 207 Main Street 51553 712-483-2991

Neola City Hall Neola IA 105 3rd Street 51559 712-485-2307

Oakland City Hall Oakland IA 101 North Main Street 51560 712-482-6811

Treynor Town Hall Treynor IA 7 South Eyberg Avenue 51575 712-487-3787

Underwood City Hall Underwood IA 218 2nd Street 51576 712-566-2373

Underwood Town Hall Underwood IA 218 2nd St 51576 712-566-2373


Pottawattamie County Archives preserve documents and other records that hold historical significance in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. They may also keep public records such as Pottawattamie County birth certificates, property sale records, and historical maps. Archives may provide a public index to search for their documents by type, location, name, or business name. These public indexes can also provide information on historic property boundaries, death certificates, and criminal records, making them valuable resources for conducting Pottawattamie County genealogical research. Archives may provide access to the Pottawattamie County public index on their website.

Council Bluffs Police Records Archive Council Bluffs IA 227 South 6th Street 51501 712-328-4762

Pottawattamie County Sheriff Records Archive Council Bluffs IA 1400 Big Lake Road 51501 712-328-4784