Iowa Code § 654B.5: Duties of the mediator — training program.

1. The farm mediation service, with the assistance of knowledgeable persons, shall provide a program to train mediators to assist in the mediation of nuisance disputes.

2. At the initial mediation meeting and subsequent meetings, the mediator shall:

a. Listen to all involved parties.

b. Attempt to mediate between all involved parties.

c. Encourage compromise and workable solutions.

d. Advise, counsel, and assist the parties in attempting to arrive at an agreement for the future conduct of relations among them.