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They will again enter into a closed session per Iowa Code 21.5(1)(c), “To discuss strategy with legal counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent and where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the government.” They are anticipating taking action on the matter after returning to open session. The general public can join the meeting via telephone, Zoom or YouTube or they can watch it on CAAT 6 local access cable beginning at 6 p.m...

Thats excessive force: California woman captures Norwalk teens arrest at Iowa Capitol on video The woman has traveled across the country to participate in protests for equal rights since George Floyds death in May 2020. Author: Rachel Droze Updated: 7:15 PM CDT April 9, 2021 DES MOINES, Iowa — Barely a day after witnessing a teenager being arrested by Iowa State Patrol inside the Capitol, a California woman witnessed another arrest while protesting outside the ...

The Associated Press DES MOINES — The Iowa Supreme Court issued a rare statement Thursday saying the court plans to take care of legislative redistricting if the Legislature isn’t able to handle the task due to the delayed release of information by the U.S. Census. Iowa lawmakers have been uncertain what to do after the Census acknowledged it would miss a March 31 deadline to release once-a-decade population figures used to redraw legislative boundaries. Because of delays blamed on the coro...

Appropriations Committee – Week 13, 2021 News Provided By Share This Article HF 428 (SF 488) is a Public Defense departmental bill. It allows properties to be leased to use for armory purposes for up to 30 years, rather than the current 20 years. It amends the Iowa Code of Military Justice so that military commanders [Grade Colonel/06] can hold service members accountable if they commit offenses while off duty when there is a nexus between military service and the offense (e.g., sexual harass...

Brett LeRoy Smith, 36, of Mohave County, Arizona, was arrested Saturday in Adel on a warrant for incest and third-degree sexual abuse. ADEL, Iowa — An Arizona man was sentenced to 10 years in prison Friday after pleading guilty to sexual abuse in a case that stirred strong passions here last fall. Brett LeRoy Smith, 36, of Mohave County, Arizona, was arrested last September by the Adel Police Department on a warrant for incest and third-degree sexual abuse. The incest charge was later dismiss...

Radio Iowa You are here: Home Senate GOP leader interprets court statement on redistricting Jack Whitver (file photo) Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver says Thursday’s Iowa Supreme Court statement about how it might handle redrawing the maps for legislative districts was “a little vague,” but if U.S. Census data arrives after the deadline for legislative action, Whitver believes the court will still let the House and Senate to handle redistricting. “People across the country say Iowa ...

Iowa Supreme Court says its ready to handle redistricting April 8, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Supreme Court issued a rare statement Thursday saying the court plans to take care of legislative redistricting if the Legislature isnt able to handle the task due to the delayed release of information by the U.S. Census. Iowa lawmakers have been uncertain what to do after the Census acknowledged it would miss a March 31 deadline to release once-a-decade population fig...

To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: Despite the crush of the COVID-19 pandemic, April 2021 brings a shower of increased property tax assessments for Iowa businesses. Now is the time to analyze and consider challenging excessive values. Iowa’s commercial property tax assessments are rising. Months after the onset of the worst global health crises in more than a century, the Polk County Assessor proclaimed (as quoted by a local television station), “The pandemic hasn�...

Read the law: This means so long as Schwartz is certified to provide care by the Iowa Department of Human Services, she does not require a conditional use permit or further permission to operate from the city. Schwartz owns Mediapolis Care Facility, which is certified to provide supported community living services through May 31, 2023. Read the certification letter: HCBS waiver homes allow persons with disabilities to receive the help and services they need while being more integrated into t...

The Hawk Eye Members of the Black Leadership Council on Monday urged the Burlington City Council to decide whether to continue the citys business with a local bank.  After months of discussion, the Rev. Rob Brown, president of the BLC, said it is time city council members make clear where they stand on continuing business with Farmers and Merchants Bank and Trust. "What we are asking to be put on the agenda," said Brown. In early November, Lisa Walsh, a vice president of F&M, posted a comment...