Groundwater Hazard Statement Process Improvement

Groundwater Hazard Statement Process Improvement

Many properties do not have a reportable hazard such as a well, private burial site, underground storage tank, or other hazardous waste or disposal site. The preparation and submission of a groundwater hazard statement in these cases creates unnecessary work for...
Proposed Legislation to Amend 28E Agreement

Proposed Legislation to Amend 28E Agreement

In 2005, nearly two years after the creation of the county land records information system by the Iowa County Recorders Association, the Iowa General Assembly adopted a session law (House File 882) requiring that the system be managed through a 28E organization. It...
Legislation for Expanded Use of E-Submission Service Fees

Legislation for Expanded Use of E-Submission Service Fees

In recent years the E-Submission service has received the most recognition as its adoption has grown year-over-year. However, the search engine tool continues to be a core service for ESS and Iowa Land Records (ILR). In 2019, an average of over 7,750 users per month...
COVID-19 Sparks E-Submission Surge

COVID-19 Sparks E-Submission Surge

The pandemic seems to be far from over, and there are still many unknowns we are all facing. However, as the State of Iowa has lifted restrictions, county offices have reopened to the public, each with their own set of screening protocols and procedures in place. It’s...