Hawkeye Reporter

Iowa Sheriff Robert Rotter has been nominated to serve as U.S. Marshal for the Northern District of Iowa. The nomination was announced with the support of Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa).

“I’m proud to endorse Robert Rotter to be U.S. Marshal for Iowa’s Northern District,” Grassley said. “I was glad to join Senator Ernst in recommending Sheriff Rotter for the position, and I thank President Trump for taking our recommendation. With over three decades of experience in state and local law enforcement, Sheriff Rotter is an excellent candidate to protect and serve the people of Iowa. He has my enthusiastic support, and as Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, I'll work to move his nomination forward swiftly.”

“I’m proud to see Iowan Robert Rotter nominated to serve as U.S. Marshal for the Northern District of Iowa,” Ernst said. “As a longtime sheriff, he’s shown unwavering commitment to protecting Iowans and keeping our communities safe. I’m confident he’ll bring the same dedication and integrity to this new role once he is confirmed.”

Rotter’s nomination will be reviewed by the Judiciary Committee before advancing to a full Senate vote.

Currently in his fifth term as Sheriff of Iowa County, Rotter has more than 30 years of experience in state and local law enforcement. He was Iowa County’s first K9 officer and holds certifications in areas such as technical traffic accident investigations, active shooter training, underwater diving, and jail administration. He also completed specialized training through the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

During his tenure as sheriff, Rotter led initiatives including a program for safe disposal of expired medications, which prevented hundreds of pounds of drugs from being misused. He also launched an active shooter training program that reached over 1,500 students, teachers, industrial workers, and retail employees across the county.