Melissa S. Larson at a glance
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- District Associate Judge
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Melissa S. Larson
District Associate Judge · Iowa Judicial District 5 District Court
Melissa S. Larson — Iowa Judicial District 5 District Court
Biography
Professional career
- Larson resigned from the Adair County Attorney position in August 2026, with her last day set for August 14, 2026
- Greenfield, Iowa attorney appointed in July 2026 by Governor Kim Reynolds as a District Associate Judge in Judicial District 5A, succeeding the retired Judge Virginia Cobb
- Served as Adair County Attorney (2019 until judicial appointment)
- Undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice at Grand View University (2008)
Education
- Drake University Law School — J.D. (2011)
Additional information
- On July 29, 2026, Governor Reynolds announced Larson’s appointment to fill a vacancy created by Judge Cobb’s retirement.
- Worked in private practice before serving as county attorney.
- She noted that while she could no longer appear in district court, she would assist in preparing the office for the transition
- Graduated from law school with High Honors.
- Her appointment reflects Iowa’s need for judicial leadership in a multi-county district and marks a move from a prosecutorial role to a judicial one, where she will adjudicate cases rather than represent the state
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Iowa Rules of Civil Procedure, official September 30, 2026 collection
Iowa Judicial District 5 District Court
Civil proceedings in Iowa District Courts; specialized proceedings and statutory exceptions remain applicable. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule.
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Melissa Larson | Iowa Judicial Branch
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