Kim Reynolds Appoints Paul Aitken as District Associate Judge in Iowa Judicial District 7
Governor Kim Reynolds appointed Paul Aitken as a District Associate Judge for Judicial District 7, serving Cedar, Clinton, Jackson, Muscatine, and Scott Counties in Iowa.
Cedar Rapids Waterloo Iowa City & Dubuque, IA, October 21, 2026 —
Gov. Kim Reynolds appointed Paul Aitken as a District Associate Judge for Iowa Judicial District 7, which serves Cedar, Clinton, Jackson, Muscatine and Scott counties.
The appointment places Aitken in a judicial position associated with the five-county district. The information provided does not specify when Reynolds made the appointment or when Aitken is expected to begin serving. It also does not include details about the appointment process, Aitken’s background, or the responsibilities attached to this particular position.
No additional information was provided about the circumstances surrounding the appointment or any statements from Reynolds or Aitken. The available announcement identifies the appointee, the appointing governor, the judicial role and the counties covered by the district, but does not provide further context about the selection.
Judicial District 7 encompasses Cedar, Clinton, Jackson, Muscatine and Scott counties, according to the appointment information. No courthouse location, case assignment or other details about how the position will operate were included.
The appointment information also does not state whether any further steps are required before Aitken takes up the role. The timing, selection rationale and any related administrative details were not provided.
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