Iowa Code § 679A.15: Applications to district court.

Except as otherwise provided, an application to the district court under this chapter shall be by motion and shall be heard in the manner and upon the notice provided by law or rule of civil procedure, for the making and hearing of motions. Unless the parties have agreed otherwise, notice of an initial application for an order shall be served in the manner provided by the Iowa rules of civil procedure for the service of original notice in an action.