Caleb McCullough, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau

Several Iowa city and school boards have recently received public criticism, and some have been penalized, for holding private meetings on matters that should have been discussed publicly.

Any funds that would otherwise have been directed to DEI offices at the end of fiscal 2025 would be directed to the Iowa Workforce Grant and Incentive Program under the bill.

The proposal also would add $10,00 to the pay of each statewide elected official.

Iowa’s majority Republican lawmakers are angling for a quick wrap-up to this year’s legislative session, as they look toward funding the state government and cutting taxes, along with the last remaining policy items on their agenda.

The sprawling bill, which spans more than 250 pages, eliminates a number of boards that are no longer meeting or serve a function that is no longer needed, while other eliminations called for in the bill have caused concern among some lawmakers and advocacy groups.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was formally nominated as a candidate for president in Iowa on Saturday, as hundreds of his supporters gathered in West Des Moines to hear the independent candidate speak.

Justice said recusal ‘based upon a personal relationship’ that happened ‘more than a decade ago.’

Arguments focus on which legal standard to apply

Under the bill, cities with existing systems like Cedar Rapids would need to apply for approval but could continue using the cameras until the request is processed.

School, community still recovering from January school shooting

Program to end this month unless Congress passes funding

Fewer women to qualify, given lower income ceiling

Iowa’s burgeoning hemp industry would be significantly regulated under a bill state lawmakers sent to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ desk for a signature Tuesday.

A companion bill advanced in February out of a Senate subcommittee, but the chamber has not advanced it further.

They said the Sioux City field office's response to routine requests often takes "weeks to months" and the office is "dismissive or provides no substantive updates" when presented with concerns.