Buena Vista County Attorney's Office
About Us
Dave Patton

Born in Manchester, Iowa, July 28, 1953; admitted to bar, 1978, Iowa; also admitted to practice before U.S. Supreme Court, Preparatory education, Iowa State University (B.S. 1976); legal education, Drake University Law School (J.D., 1978).  Partner, McSweeney, Burtch & Crump, Richmond, Virginia, 1988-91.  Member: Buena Vista County (President, 1992), Iowa State (Sections: Family Law; Real Estate) and American Bar Associations.

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Kiyoko M. Balk

Kiyoko Balk is from Carroll County, Iowa.  She received her undergraduate degree in Political Science from Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri and a law degree from Drake University.  She joined the Buena Vista County Attorney's office in January, 2011.

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Liz LaPole

Liz LaPole is from Des Moines, Iowa.  She received her undergraduate degree in Social Sciences from Central College in Pella, Iowa and a law degree from Creighton University.  She joined the Buena Vista County Attorney's office in May, 2011.

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Israel J. Kodiaga

Israel Kodiaga is from Kenya.  He received his undergraduate degree in Political Science from the University of Nairobi in Kenya and a law degree from Drake University.  He joined the Buena Vista County Attorney's office in September, 2011.

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