News & Events

May 15, 2025

On May 9, 2025, the Iowa Supreme Court issued its decision in County Bank v. Shalla, which reinforces the broad application of Iowa Code section 535.17—the statute of frauds for credit agreements.

Apr 25, 2025

Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC is pleased to announce that Matthew Hektoen, a partner in the firm’s real estate practice, will serve as a featured speaker at the 2025 Advanced Commercial Leasing Institute (ACLI), hosted by the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL). The event will take place from April 23–25, 2025, at The Morrow Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Apr 9, 2025

The event was part of the Lawyers & Leaders series—Programming that highlights important professional development conversations. The OWLSS Spring Conference featured professors and legal professionals sharing their experiences centered around empowering future attorneys—particularly women and femme-identifying law students—to embrace their individuality and confidence in personal style, while navigating the often-rigid expectations of professional legal attire.

Mar 13, 2025

Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC was proud to support real estate attorney and Marion Mayor Nick AbouAssaly as he delivered his 10th State of the City address to a packed crowd of over 630 people at the DoubleTree by Hilton Convention Center in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday.

Feb 28, 2025

On February 27, 2025, the Iowa legislature passed Senate File 428, which modified the Iowa Civil Rights Act to eliminate protections for gender identity, provided instruction on indications of a person’s sex on vital records and addressed school curriculum relating to gender theory.

Feb 26, 2025

Ms. Doner has been a lifelong resident of Eastern Iowa. She attended The University of Iowa where she earned her BA in Political Science and went on to earn her JD from The University of Iowa College of Law. Ms. Doner was admitted to the Iowa Bar in 2021 and has since served clients with family law matters.

Feb 7, 2025

Attorney Kevin Visser with Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC, will be co-presenting “Employment Law Issues” alongside Nathan Borland of Timmer, Judkins & Borland, P.L.L.C. on day two of the event.

Jan 20, 2025

The Independent Insurance Agents of Iowa (AAIA) is holding its Rural Agents Conference this Wednesday and Thursday in Des Moines. The conference is hosting insurance agents from across the state who will earn educational credit on all thing’s insurance.

Jan 20, 2025

The Linn County Bar Association held its annual Gala on Thursday, Jan. 16. The Board of Governors sought nominations for the annual Citizenship Award and chose attorney Darrel Morf as this year's recipient.

Jan 14, 2025

The Linn County Conservation Board was established in 1958. Paul Morf will serve a five-year term with four other appointed members.