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IA Code § 654B.5 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 654B - FARM MEDIATION — CARE AND FEEDING CONTRACTS — NUISANCES|Section 654B.5 - Duties of the mediator — training program.

654B.5 Duties of the mediator — training program.   1. The farm mediation service, with the assistance of knowledgeable persons, shall provide a program to train mediators to assist in the mediation of nuisance disputes.   2. At the initial mediation meeting and subsequent meetings, the mediator shall:   a. Listen to all involved parties.   b. Attempt to mediate between all involved parties.   c. Encourage compromise and workable solutions.   d. Advise, counsel, and assist the parties in attempting to arrive at an agreement for the future conduct of relations among them.  90 Acts, ch 1143, §20
IA Code § 654B.7 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 654B - FARM MEDIATION — CARE AND FEEDING CONTRACTS — NUISANCES|Section 654B.7 - Mediation period.

654B.7 Mediation period.   The mediator may call mediation meetings during the mediation period, which is up to forty-two days after the farm mediation service received the mediation request. However, if all parties consent, mediation may continue after the end of the mediation period.  90 Acts, ch 1143, §21  Referred to in §654B.9
IA Code § 654B.8 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 654B - FARM MEDIATION — CARE AND FEEDING CONTRACTS — NUISANCES|Section 654B.8 - Mediation release.

654B.8 Mediation release.   1. If an agreement is reached between all parties, the mediator shall draft a written mediation agreement, have it signed by the parties, and submit the agreement to the farm mediation service.   2. a. The mediator shall issue a mediation release unless the other party desiring to initiate a civil proceeding to resolve the dispute fails to personally attend and participate in all mediation meetings. The mediator shall issue a mediation release if the farm resident waives or fails to personally attend and participate in all mediation meetings, regardless of participation by the other party. However, if the other party or the farm resident is not a natural person, the other party or farm resident must be represented by a natural person who is an officer, director, employee, or partner of the other party or farm resident. If a person acts in a fiduciary capacity for the other party or farm resident, the fiduciary may represent the other party or farm resident. If the other party or farm resident or eligible representative is not able to attend and participate as required in this paragraph due to physical infirmity, mental infirmity, or other exigent circumstances determined reasonable by the farm mediation service, the other party or farm resident must be represented by another natural person. Any representative of the other party or the farm resident must be authorized to sign instruments provided by this chapter, including a mediation agreement or a statement prepared by the mediator that mediation was waived. This section does not require a party to reach an agreement. This section does not require a person to change a position, alter an activity which is a subject of the dispute, or restructure a contract in order to receive a mediation release.   b. The mediator shall promptly notify a party by certified mail of a denial to issue a mediation release and the reasons for the denial. The notice shall state that the party has seven days from the date that the notice is delivered to appeal the mediator’s decision, pursuant to procedures adopted by the service. After a final decision by the farm mediation service, the party may seek an action for judicial review pursuant to section 654B.10.   3. The parties to the mediation agreement may enforce the mediation agreement as a legal contract. The agreement constitutes a mediation release.   4. If the parties waive mediation, or if a mediation agreement is not reached, the parties may sign a statement prepared by the mediator that mediation was waived or that the parties did not reach an agreement. If any party does not sign the statement, the mediator shall sign the statement. The statement constitutes a mediation release.  90 Acts, ch 1143, §22; 90 Acts, ch 1199, §10; 98 Acts, ch 1122, §3  Referred to in §654B.1, 657.10
IA Code § 654B.9 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 654B - FARM MEDIATION — CARE AND FEEDING CONTRACTS — NUISANCES|Section 654B.9 - Extension of deadlines.

654B.9 Extension of deadlines.   Upon petition by all parties, the farm mediation service may, for good cause, extend a deadline imposed by section 654B.4 or section 654B.7 for up to thirty days.  90 Acts, ch 1143, §23
IA Code § 654B.10 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 654B - FARM MEDIATION — CARE AND FEEDING CONTRACTS — NUISANCES|Section 654B.10 - Judicial review.

654B.10 Judicial review.   An action for judicial review shall be brought in equity, and the action shall be limited to whether, based on clear and convincing evidence, the decision by the administrative head of the mediation service is an abuse of discretion. The action may be brought in either the district court of Polk county or in the district court in which the affected farm resident resides. Upon reversing the decision by the service, the court shall order that the service issue a mediation release.  90 Acts, ch 1143, §24  Referred to in §654B.8
IA Code § 654B.11 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 654B - FARM MEDIATION — CARE AND FEEDING CONTRACTS — NUISANCES|Section 654B.11 - Effect of mediation.

654B.11 Effect of mediation.   An interest in property, or rights and obligations under a contract are not affected by the failure of a person to obtain a mediation release regardless of its validity.   Time periods relating to a claim, including applicable statutes of limitations, shall be suspended upon filing a mediation request. Time periods affecting a claim in a civil proceeding shall be suspended upon filing a mediation request. The suspension shall terminate upon signing a mediation release.  90 Acts, ch 1143, §25
IA Code § 654C.1 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 654C - FARM MEDIATION — ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATION STRUCTURES|Section 654C.1 - Definitions.

654C.1 Definitions.   As used in this chapter, unless otherwise required:   1. “Animal feeding operation structure” means the same as defined in section 459.102.   2. “Dispute” means a controversy between an owner and a neighbor, which arises from negotiations between the parties to establish an animal feeding operation structure within the separation distance.   3. “Farm mediation service” means the organization selected pursuant to section 13.13.   4. “Neighbor” means a person benefiting from a separation distance required pursuant to section 459.202 or 459.204, including a person owning a residence other than the owner of the animal feeding operation, a commercial enterprise, bona fide religious institution, educational institution, or a city, authorized to execute a waiver.   5. “Owner” means the owner of an animal feeding operation, as defined in section 459.102, which utilizes an animal feeding operation structure.   6. “Participate” or “participation” means attending a mediation meeting, and having knowledge about and discussing issues concerning a subject relating to a dispute.   7. “Waiver” means a waiver executed between an owner and a neighbor as provided in section 459.205.  95 Acts, ch 195, §27
IA Code § 654C.2 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 654C - FARM MEDIATION — ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATION STRUCTURES|Section 654C.2 - Mediation proceedings.

654C.2 Mediation proceedings.   1. A person who is an owner or a neighbor may file a request for mediation with the farm mediation service. Upon receipt of the request for mediation, the farm mediation service shall conduct an initial consultation with each party to the dispute privately and without charge. Mediation shall be canceled after the initial consultation, unless both parties agree to proceed.   2. Both parties to the dispute shall file with the farm mediation service information required by the service to conduct mediation.   3. Unless mediation is canceled, within twenty-one days after receiving a mediation request, the farm mediation service shall send a mediation meeting notice to all parties to the dispute setting a time and place for an initial mediation meeting between the parties and a mediator directed by the farm mediation service to assist in mediation. An initial mediation meeting shall be held within twenty-one days of the issuance of the mediation meeting notice.  95 Acts, ch 195, §28  Referred to in §654C.6
IA Code § 654C.3 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 654C - FARM MEDIATION — ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATION STRUCTURES|Section 654C.3 - Duties of the mediator.

654C.3 Duties of the mediator.   At the initial mediation meeting and subsequent meetings, the mediator shall:   1. Listen to all involved parties.   2. Attempt to mediate between all involved parties.   3. Encourage compromise and workable solutions.   4. Advise, counsel, and assist the parties in attempting to arrive at an agreement for the future conduct of relations among themselves.  95 Acts, ch 195, §29
IA Code § 654C.4 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 654C - FARM MEDIATION — ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATION STRUCTURES|Section 654C.4 - Mediation period.

654C.4 Mediation period.   The mediator may call mediation meetings during the mediation period, which is up to forty-two days after the farm mediation service received the mediation request. However, if all parties consent, mediation may continue after the end of the mediation period.  95 Acts, ch 195, §30  Referred to in §654C.6
IA Code § 654C.5 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 654C - FARM MEDIATION — ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATION STRUCTURES|Section 654C.5 - Mediation agreement.

654C.5 Mediation agreement.   1. If an agreement is reached between all parties, the mediator shall draft a written mediation agreement, which shall be signed by the parties. The mediation agreement shall provide for a waiver which the mediator shall file in the office of the recorder of deeds of the county in which the benefited land is located, as provided in section 459.205. The mediator shall forward a mediation agreement to the farm mediation service.   2. The parties agreeing to mediation shall personally attend and participate in all mediation meetings. However, if a party is not a natural person, the party must be represented by a natural person who is an officer, director, employee, or partner of the party. If a person acts in a fiduciary capacity for a party, the fiduciary may represent the party. If the party or an eligible representative is not able to attend and participate as required in this subsection due to physical infirmity, mental infirmity, or other exigent circumstances determined reasonable by the farm mediation service, the party must be represented by another natural person. Any representative of a party must be authorized to sign instruments provided by this chapter, including a mediation agreement or a statement prepared by the mediator that mediation was waived. This section does not require a party to reach an agreement. This section does not require a person to change a position, alter an activity which is a subject of the dispute, alter an application for a permit for construction of an animal feeding operation, or restructure a contract.   3. The parties to the mediation agreement may enforce the mediation agreement as a legal contract.   4. If the parties do not agree to proceed with mediation, or if a mediation agreement is not reached, the parties may sign a statement prepared by the mediator that mediation proceedings were not conducted or concluded or that the parties did not reach an agreement.  95 Acts, ch 195, §31; 98 Acts, ch 1122, §4
IA Code § 654C.6 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 654C - FARM MEDIATION — ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATION STRUCTURES|Section 654C.6 - Extension of deadlines.

654C.6 Extension of deadlines.   Upon petition by all parties, the farm mediation service may, for good cause, extend a deadline imposed by section 654C.2 or 654C.4 for up to thirty days.  95 Acts, ch 195, §32
IA Code § 654C.7 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 654C - FARM MEDIATION — ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATION STRUCTURES|Section 654C.7 - Effect of mediation.

654C.7 Effect of mediation.   An interest in property or rights and obligations under a contract are not affected by the failure of a person to obtain a mediation agreement.  95 Acts, ch 195, §33
IA Code § 655.1 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 655 - SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGES|Section 655.1 - Written instrument acknowledging satisfaction.

655.1 Written instrument acknowledging satisfaction.   When the amount due on a mortgage is paid off, the mortgagee, the mortgagee’s personal representative or assignee, or those legally acting for the mortgagee, and in case of payment of a school fund mortgage the county auditor, within thirty days of payment in full, shall acknowledge satisfaction thereof by execution of an instrument of satisfaction which is in writing, refers to the mortgage, and is duly acknowledged and recorded. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the mortgage secures a revolving line of credit, future advances, or other future obligations, the mortgagee is not required to file a satisfaction upon payment in full unless the mortgagor makes a written request to the mortgagee that the mortgage be released and, if such written request is made, the mortgagee shall file the release within thirty days after payment in full or such written request is made whichever occurs later.  [C51, §2093; R60, §3670; C73, §3327; C97, §4295; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §12384; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §655.1]  2018 Acts, ch 1036, §2  Referred to in §331.502, 655.3  Duty of recorder, §558.45
IA Code § 655.2 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 655 - SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGES|Section 655.2 - Penalty — attorney fees.

655.2 Penalty — attorney fees. Repealed by 99 Acts, ch 54, §3.
IA Code § 655.3 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 655 - SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGES|Section 655.3 - Penalty for failure to discharge.

655.3 Penalty for failure to discharge.   If a mortgagee, or a mortgagee’s personal representative or assignee, upon full performance of the conditions of the mortgage, fails to discharge such mortgage as set forth in section 655.1, the mortgagee is liable to the mortgagor and the mortgagor’s heirs or assigns, for all actual damages caused by such failure and a penalty of five hundred dollars, plus reasonable attorney fees. A claim for such damages may be asserted in an action for discharge of the mortgage.  99 Acts, ch 54, §2; 2018 Acts, ch 1036, §3  Referred to in §655.6
IA Code § 655.4 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 655 - SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGES|Section 655.4 - Entry of foreclosure.

655.4 Entry of foreclosure. Repealed by  2006 Acts, ch 1132, §15, 16  .
IA Code § 655.5 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 655 - SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGES|Section 655.5 - Instrument of satisfaction.

655.5 Instrument of satisfaction.   When the judgment is paid in full, the mortgagee shall file with the clerk a satisfaction of judgment which shall release the mortgage underlying the action. A mortgagee who fails to file a satisfaction within thirty days of receiving a written request shall be subject to reasonable damages and a penalty of five hundred dollars plus reasonable attorney fees incurred by the aggrieved party, to be recovered in an action for the satisfaction by the party aggrieved.  [C73, §3328; C97, §4296; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §12388; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §655.5]  85 Acts, ch 159, §11; 90 Acts, ch 1081, §6; 2006 Acts, ch 1129, §14; 2006 Acts, ch 1132, §12, 16; 2007 Acts, ch 85, §1; 2018 Acts, ch 1036, §4
IA Code § 655.6 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 655 - SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGES|Section 655.6 - Limitation of liability.

655.6 Limitation of liability.   A mortgagee is not liable under section 655.3 if all of the following apply:   1. The mortgagee established reasonable procedures to achieve compliance with its obligations under section 655.3.   2. The mortgagee complied with that procedure in good faith.   3. The mortgagee was unable to comply with its obligations because of circumstances beyond its control.  2018 Acts, ch 1036, §5; 2018 Acts, ch 1172, §35
IA Code § 655A.1 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 655A - NONJUDICIAL FORECLOSURE OF NONAGRICULTURAL MORTGAGES|Section 655A.1 - Title.

655A.1 Title.   This chapter shall be known as the “Nonjudicial Foreclosure of Nonagricultural Mortgages”.  87 Acts, ch 142, §17
IA Code § 655A.2 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 655A - NONJUDICIAL FORECLOSURE OF NONAGRICULTURAL MORTGAGES|Section 655A.2 - Conditions prescribed.

655A.2 Conditions prescribed.   Except as provided in section 655A.9, a mortgage may be foreclosed, at the option of the mortgagee, as provided in this chapter.  87 Acts, ch 142, §18
IA Code § 655A.3 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 655A - NONJUDICIAL FORECLOSURE OF NONAGRICULTURAL MORTGAGES|Section 655A.3 - Notice.

655A.3 Notice.   1. a. The nonjudicial foreclosure is initiated by the mortgagee by serving on the mortgagor a written notice which shall:   (1) Reasonably identify by a document reference number the mortgage and accurately describe the real estate covered.   (2) Specify the terms of the mortgage with which the mortgagor has not complied. The terms shall not include any obligation arising from acceleration of the indebtedness secured by the mortgage.   (3) State that, unless within thirty days after the completed service of the notice the mortgagor performs the terms in default or files with the recorder of the county where the mortgaged property is located a rejection of the notice pursuant to section 655A.6 and serves a copy of the rejection upon the mortgagee, the mortgage will be foreclosed.   (4) Specify a postal or electronic mail address where rejection of the notice may be served.   b. The notice shall contain the following in capital letters of the same type or print size as the rest of the notice:   WITHIN THIRTY DAYS AFTER YOUR RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE, YOU MUST EITHER CURE THE DEFAULTS DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE OR FILE WITH THE RECORDER OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS LOCATED A REJECTION OF THIS NOTICE AND SERVE A COPY OF YOUR REJECTION ON THE MORTGAGEE IN THE MANNER PROVIDED IN SECTION 655A.4. IF YOU WISH TO REJECT THIS NOTICE, YOU SHOULD CONSULT AN ATTORNEY AS TO THE PROPER MANNER TO MAKE THE REJECTION.   IF YOU DO NOT TAKE EITHER OF THE ACTIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE WITHIN THE THIRTY-DAY PERIOD, THE FORECLOSURE WILL BE COMPLETE AND YOU WILL LOSE TITLE TO THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY. AFTER THE FORECLOSURE IS COMPLETE THE DEBT SECURED BY THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY WILL BE EXTINGUISHED.   2. The mortgagee shall also serve a copy of the notice required in subsection 1 on the person in possession of the real estate, if different than the mortgagor, and on all junior lienholders of record.   3. The mortgagee may file a written notice required in subsection 1 together with proof of service on the mortgagor with the recorder of the county where the mortgaged property is located. Such a filing shall have the same force and effect on third parties as an indexed notation entered by the clerk of the district court pursuant to section 617.10, commencing from the filing of proof of service on the mortgagors and terminating on the filing of a rejection pursuant to section 655A.6, an affidavit of completion pursuant to section 655A.7, or the expiration of ninety days from completion of service on the mortgagors, whichever occurs first.   4. As used in this chapter, “mortgagee” and “mortgagor” include a successor in interest.  87 Acts, ch 142, §19; 2001 Acts, ch 44, §30; 2006 Acts, ch 1132, §13, 16; 2007 Acts, ch 126, §107; 2009 Acts, ch 51, §11, 17; 2012 Acts, ch 1021, §110; 2012 Acts, ch 1053, §4  Referred to in §655A.6, 655A.8
IA Code § 655A.4 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 655A - NONJUDICIAL FORECLOSURE OF NONAGRICULTURAL MORTGAGES|Section 655A.4 - Service.

655A.4 Service.   Notice under this chapter shall be served as provided in the rules of civil procedure for service of original notice or as provided in section 654.4A. Rejection of notice under this chapter shall be served by ordinary or electronic mail addressed as provided in the notice, or if no address is provided, to the last address of the mortgagee known to the mortgagor.  87 Acts, ch 142, §20; 2009 Acts, ch 51, §12, 17; 2012 Acts, ch 1053, §5  Referred to in §655A.3, 655A.6, 655A.7  Service of original notice,  R.C.P. 1.302 – 1.315
IA Code § 655A.5 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 655A - NONJUDICIAL FORECLOSURE OF NONAGRICULTURAL MORTGAGES|Section 655A.5 - Compliance with notice.

655A.5 Compliance with notice.   If the mortgagor or a junior lienholder performs, within thirty days of completed service of notice, the breached terms specified in the notice, then the right to foreclose for the breach is terminated.  87 Acts, ch 142, §21  Referred to in §655A.8
IA Code § 655A.6 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 655A - NONJUDICIAL FORECLOSURE OF NONAGRICULTURAL MORTGAGES|Section 655A.6 - Rejection of notice.

655A.6 Rejection of notice.   1. If either the mortgagor, or successor in interest of record including a contract purchaser, within thirty days of service of the notice pursuant to section 655A.3, files with the recorder of the county where the mortgaged property is located, a rejection of the notice reasonably identifying the notice which is rejected together with proofs of service required under section 655A.4 that the rejection has been served on the mortgagee, the notice served upon the mortgagor pursuant to section 655A.3 is of no force or effect.   2. Rejection of notice pursuant to subsection 1 shall not be available to a mortgagor, or successor in interest of record including a contract purchaser, of a mortgaged property that a court of competent jurisdiction determined has been abandoned pursuant to section 657A.2, on or after the date as determined in section 657A.2, subsection 5.  87 Acts, ch 142, §22; 2001 Acts, ch 44, §31; 2009 Acts, ch 51, §13, 17; 2019 Acts, ch 105, §2  Referred to in §655A.3, 655A.8
IA Code § 655A.7 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 655A - NONJUDICIAL FORECLOSURE OF NONAGRICULTURAL MORTGAGES|Section 655A.7 - Proof and record of service.

655A.7 Proof and record of service.   If the terms and conditions as to which there is default are not performed within the thirty days, the party serving the notice or causing it to be served shall file for record in the office of the county recorder a copy of the notice with proofs of service required under section 655A.4 attached or endorsed on it and, in case of service by publication, a personal affidavit that personal service could not be made within this state, and when those documents are filed and recorded, the record is constructive notice to all parties of the due foreclosure of the mortgage.  87 Acts, ch 142, §23  Referred to in §655A.3, 655A.8