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A public easement is an easement that gives all people (the public) the right to use and enjoy a tract of property such as a street, sidewalk, park, or beach.

In Iowa, a public easement is a type of right-of-way that allows the general public to use and access certain property for specific purposes, such as travel, recreation, or utility services. Public easements are often established over private land for streets, sidewalks, parks, or other public uses. The creation of public easements can occur through dedication by a property owner, implied from the circumstances, by prescription (long-term use by the public), or by government authority through eminent domain. Once established, these easements typically cannot be obstructed or revoked by the property owner, as they are intended to serve the broader public interest. Iowa state statutes and case law govern the establishment, scope, and enforcement of public easements. Local ordinances may also provide additional regulations regarding public easements within municipal boundaries.

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