Grassley said he wants to make sure that all Iowans are aware of the opportunity to serve as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District. He invited those making application to let him know of their interest before March 5 by writing him at 206 Federal Building, 101 first Street, SE, Cedar Rapids, 52401, RE: U.S. Attorney. Grassley said he plans to recommend three or four Iowans to the President for the position.
The vacancy for the position of U.S. Attorney for the Southern District will be created by the Senate approval of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals nomination of Steve Colloton, who is currently serving as U.S. Attorney.
The Justice Department enforces the laws of the United States by dividing the country into 94 districts. Each of these districts is headed by a U.S. Attorney, and each U.S. Attorney is a semi-autonomous decision-maker for the district. The U.S. Attorney prosecutes federal criminal and civil rights cases. Iowa's southern district is based in Des Moines.