Needing help with eviction experience during COVID in Iowa

[David Schlatter]

I have a tenant that is behind in Rent. She was always erratic on paying. Would get 1/2 a month behind then would give me 2 1/2 months rent plus the late fee. She is currently 2 1/2 months behind. I have been trying to get rent from her and now all the stories start. She claims she has a check that the bank is making her wait 14 days to clear. She asked if I could stop today and she would give me a copy of a letter from her bank. When I stopped she handed me a letter that was a COVID document for eviction moratorium From the State of Iowa. 
I called my lawyer he said he has been to court 3 times in 3 weeks and has lost all 3 cases. He even had proof that the tenant did not meet the requirements on the document. The judge wouldn’t even listen to it. I’m guessing I’m probably out of luck, just wondering if anyone else has had this problem or success? My lawyer served a 30 day notice to terminate a lease and goes to court Friday for that. He is going to let me know how that one goes.
Before you start in about should have screened better etc. I did give her a chance she had a couple questionable items but no huge red flags. She has been with me 2 yr. no I’m not going broke over this just frustrating. We have 56 other tenants that are current. Some just work the system better than others. 

David Schlatter