Grassley has recommended four individuals for District Judge in Iowa's northern district. They are: Iowa Appeals Court Judge Terry L. Huitink of Ireton, U.S. District Magistrate Judge John A. Jarvey of Cedar Rapids, Iowa District Judge Linda R. Reade of Urbandale and Iowa District Judge David M. Remley of Anamosa.
"I have great confidence that any of these individuals would make a superb addition to the bench," Grassley said. "Each candidate has extensive experience and is fully qualified to serve as U.S. District Judge for the Northern District."
According to Grassley, President Bush will forward one name for the judgeship to the Senate Judiciary Committee for a confirmation hearing.
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District has two district judges. A spot on the bench became available when Judge Michael Melloy was confirmed by the Senate for a judgeship on the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Grassley said that the White House will determine the time frame for the president's announcement and confirmation proceedings in the Senate will follow. "As a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I will do all I can to expedite the process," he said.
Following is information on the nominees for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa:
Terry Huitink
Iowa Court of Appeals Judge since 1994; Iowa District Court Judge from 1988-1994; Private practice of law from 1977-1994; Juvenile Court Referee from 1981-1988; Drake University Law School, J.D., 1977; University of Iowa, B.A., 1974.
John Jarvey
United States Magistrate Judge for the Northern District of Iowa since 1987, Trial Attorney for the Department of Justice from 1983-1987; Law Clerk in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa, from 1981-1983; Drake University Law School, J.D., 1981; University of Akron, B.S., 1978.
Linda Reade
Iowa District Court Judge in the fifth judicial district since 1993; Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa from 1986-1993; Private practice of law from 1980-1986; Drake University Law School, J.D., 1980; Iowa State University, M.S., 1973; Drake University, B.A., 1970.
David Remley
Iowa District Court Judge in the sixth judicial district since 1993, Chief Judge since January 2001; Private practice of law from 1969-1993; University of Iowa Law School, J.D., 1969; Lawrence University, B.A., 1966.