Iowa Code § 239B.16: Appeal — judicial review.

If an applicant’s application is not acted upon within a reasonable time, if it is denied in whole or in part, or if a participant’s assistance or other benefits under this chapter are modified, suspended, or canceled under a provision of this chapter, the applicant or participant may appeal to the department which shall request the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing to conduct a hearing. Upon completion of a hearing, the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing shall issue a decision which is subject to review by the department. Judicial review of the actions of the department may be sought in accordance with chapter 17A. Upon receipt of a notice of the filing of a petition for judicial review, the department shall furnish the petitioner with a copy of any papers filed in support of the petitioner’s position, a transcript of any testimony taken, and a copy of the department’s decision.