Iowa Condemnation Application and Sheriff's Statement is a document used in the state of Iowa to initiate the process of condemning property for public use. The Iowa Condemnation Application is an application form that is filled out by the condemning authority, which is typically a governmental or state agency. This form outlines the details of the project, including the cost, the proposed use for the property, and the reason for the condemnation. The Sheriff's Statement is a document signed by the sheriff of the county where the property is located. This document confirms that the property owner was notified of the condemnation proceedings and that the property owner has been given an opportunity to be heard. There are two types of Iowa Condemnation Application and Sheriff's Statement: a Notice of Right to Claim and a Right to Take. The Notice of Right to Claim is issued before the property is condemned and outlines the rights of the property owner, while the Right to Take is issued after condemnation and outlines the rights of the condemning authority.