Heather Lauber

Professional career

• Heather Lauber is a District Court Judge for the 5th Judicial District of Iowa (Department 5C), serving in Polk County since 2015, and re‐elected in 2016 and 2024
• Appointed by former Iowa Governor Terry Branstad in December 2016 to fill a vacancy created by the elevation of Judge Rebecca Ebinger to the U.S. District Court
• 2015: Appointed District Associate Judge, 5th Judicial District, Polk County

Education

Additional information

• In the November 5, 2024 retention election, Judge Lauber sought re‐appointment to her seat on the 5C bench
• Assistant Public Defender (2011–2015).
• Judge Lauber presides over cases in District 5C, which covers Polk County and several surrounding counties, including Adair, Adams, Clarke, Dallas, Decatur, Guthrie, Jasper, Lucas, Madison, Marion, Ringgold, Taylor, Union, Warren, and Wayne.