Iowa Code Title XVI. Criminal Law and Procedure [Chs. 687-916] § 709.8A. Grooming

1. A person commits grooming when the person knowingly performs an act in person or by conduct through a third party, uses a computer, internet service, or any other electronic storage or transmission device, or uses written communication to seduce, solicit, lure, or entice, or attempt to seduce, solicit, lure, or entice, a child or a person believed to be a child to commit any unlawful sex act or to otherwise engage in unlawful sexual conduct.  As used in this section, “child” means a person under eighteen years of age.

2. Grooming is a class “D” felony.