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:
- Cremation Permit Requests: Please submit through IVES
Chief Medical Examiner Investigator/Coordinator
Contact Us
Location
Courthouse Annex
First Floor
223 S 6th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Phone
(712) 328-5837
Chief Medical Examiner:
Business Fax: (712) 328-5816
Cremation Permits: Please enter in IVES (Fax)
Hours
Office Hours:
8:00am to 4:30pm
Monday - Friday
Investigative Hours:
24/7 | 365 days a year
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