Iowa Admin. Code r. 645-14.1
"Complete criminal record" includes the complaint and judgment of conviction for each offense of which the applicant has been convicted, regardless of whether the offense is classified as a felony or a misdemeanor, and regardless of the jurisdiction in which the offense occurred.
"Conviction" means a finding, plea, or verdict of guilt made or returned in a criminal proceeding, even if the adjudication of guilt is deferred, withheld, or not entered. "Conviction" includes Alford pleas and pleas of nolo contendere.
"Disqualifying offense" means a conviction directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the profession pursuant to Iowa Code section 272C.1(8).
"License" means any license, registration, or permit issued by the board.
Iowa Admin. Code r. 645-14.1