Reade, Linda R. Born 1948 in Sioux Falls, SD Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa Nominated by George W. Bush on June 26, 2002, to a seat vacated by Michael J. Melloy. Confirmed by the Senate on November 14, 2002, and received commission on November 26, 2002. Served as chief judge, 2006-present. Education: Drake University, B.A., 1970 Iowa State University, M.S., 1973 Drake University Law School, J.D., 1980 Professional Career: Law clerk, Private practice, Iowa, 1980 Private practice, Iowa, 1980-1986 Assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District of Iowa, 1986-1993 Chief of the General Criminal Division, Southern District of Iowa, 1990-1993 Judge, Iowa District Court for Polk County, Iowa, 1993-2002