Articles Tagged: Iowa Legislature

Iowa House District 53 covers Poweshiek County and most of Tama County.

The Iowa Public Information Board and Iowa Freedom of Information Council say a bill that awaits Gov. Kim Reynolds’ signature would allow local government officials to meet and discuss policy while avoiding open meetings requirements

Also, FEMA canvassing Iowa neighborhoods hit by tornadoes

“For too long and for too many Iowans in need of help, navigating and accessing services across the system has been too difficult for patients and providers alike,” the governor said.

Williamsburg Mayor Adam Grier and Judd Lawler of Oxford will face off in a primary for Iowa House District 91, which covers Iowa County and western and northern Johnson County

Also, Linn County Democrat announces candidacy of Iowa House seat

Seeking long-term mental health treatment in Iowa, Iowa schools draw fewer candiates for superintendent jobs, Motherhood takes Cedar Rapids native to highest highs and lowest lows

Gov. Kim Reynolds signs $8.9B plan into law for fiscal 2025, which starts July 1

Plus, a look at 2024 Republican Party of Iowa state convention

Rep. Charley Thomson, a Republican from Charles City who managed the bill, said the Iowa Senate’s inability to pass the bill was a “black mark” on the chamber.

Also, another new law changes community college budgeting

Mount Mercy, St. Ambrose consider becoming one institution, Second autopsy of David Schultz to proceed without body, Reynolds signs new law to bolster early reading

Struggling early readers will receive detailed assistance plans and have the option to be held back, and elementary teachers in training will be required to take an aptitude test on early reading instruction.

A first peek at proposed tuition increases for Iowa’s public universities — made public Monday — indicates resident undergraduate students at the University of Iowa and Iowa State University could pay 3 percent more next fall, while University of Northern Iowa in-state undergrads could pay 2 percent more.

Why Iowa struggles to pass hands-free driving laws, New law protects bikers, mobile pedestrians in crosswalks, Much progress made, but flood protection next for Time Check Neighborhood, Daily News Podcast Survey