Iowa Code Title XV. Judicial Branch and Judicial Procedures [Chs. 595-686] § 626.33. Lien--equitable proceeding--receiver

The plaintiff shall, from the time such property is so levied on, have a lien on the interest of the defendant therein, and may commence an action by equitable proceedings to ascertain the nature and extent of such interest and to enforce the lien; and, if deemed necessary or proper, the court may appoint a receiver under the circumstances provided in the chapter relating to receivers.