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The Pottawattamie County Medical Examiner’s Office investigates unattended, unexpected, or public interest deaths throughout Pottawattamie County.

Our main purpose is the search for a truthful, logical, and scientifically unbiased statement of the cause and manner of death of an individual.

We are committed to providing honesty, integrity, and support to the residents of Pottawattamie County. Iowa Code governs our program and we work closely with the Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner in Ankeny, IA.

  • Chief Medical Examiner Investigator/Coordinator: (712) 828-0000
  • Cremation Permit Requests:

Chief Medical Examiner Investigator/Coordinator

Contact Us

Location

Courthouse Annex
First Floor
223 S 6th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501

Driving Directions

Phone

(712) 328-5837
Chief Medical Examiner: (712) 828-0000
Business Fax: (712) 328-5816
Cremation Permits: (712) 242-1159 (Fax)

Hours

Office Hours:
8:00am to 4:30pm
Monday - Friday

Investigative Hours:
24/7 | 365 days a year
Holiday Closures

227 S 6th St.
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-5600
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