Iowa Mediation Service was founded in 1985 as a non-profit organization dedicated to solutions for farmers, families, organizations, and any group or individual who may find themselves in need of a conflict management expert. Mediation provides a low-cost, low-risk solution to resolving financial, property, or personal conflicts.

​Upcoming Introductory Mediation Training

Our next *32-hour Introductory Mediation Training will be a combination of virtual training and independent study. Our interactive and live training will be held virtually on Zoom. Please Contact Elena Greenberg at 515-331-8081 or [email protected] for more information. This training will be held:

• April 25 and 26, 2022 - 8:00-4:30 p.m.
• April 27, 2022 - 8:00-12:00 p.m.
• May 3, 2022 - 8:00-4:30 p.m.

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Upcoming Advanced Skills Mediation Training

Our next *8-hour Advanced Skills Mediation Training focuses on the skills, tools, and methods experienced mediators need to navigate complex mediation issues. Our interactive and live training will be held virtually on Zoom.  Please Contact Elena Greenberg at 515-331-8081 or [email protected] for more information. This training will be held:

• May 17, 2022 - 8:30-4:30 p.m.

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*Introductory Mediation Training and Advanced Skills Mediation Training can be combined for a total of 40 hours of mediation training.

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Our Purpose

Iowa Mediation Service provides an approach to enhancing human dynamics capabilities using proactive and reactive disciplines such as mediations, facilitations, training and development, program administration, and other conflict management methodologies. The experts at IMS help create collaborative connections through short-term interactive strategies tailored to each unique situation.

We have experts to handle a wide variety of situations:

FARM MEDIATION

FAMILY MEDIATION

TRAINING & FACILITATION

WORKPLACE MEDIATION

FARM SUCCESSION PLANNING

Iowa Mediation Service is a non-profit organization, serving Iowans since 1985. We have offices in West Des Moines and Mason City. We are available for conflict management services throughout the state of Iowa.

If you have questions, please call our office at (515) 331-8081 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday. You may also fill out the contact form below.
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If you are so inclined, you may also reach out to us via social media on our Facebook page.

​Contact Us

If you are a lender, please fill out the appropriate Request for Mediation Form and return it by certified mail to:
Iowa Mediation Service
1441 29th Street, Suite 120
West Des Moines, IA 50266

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