Sub-committee Meetings Shape Week on Education Bills
Lawmakers chaired HF 431 HF 432 addressing student transportation costs and tax relief issues. A subcommittee reviewed HSB 207 to withhold vehicle registrations for delinquent mobile home property taxes unless errors pardons or non-responsibility apply. HF 403 was paused. HSB 39 moved to floor debate with concerns over anti bullying funding.
Senatorial Bullying Bill Debate Brought By District 7 Rep
Iowa lawmaker Rep. Todd Gassman voices concerns over HSB 39 bullying definitions and school investigations. He notes districts already handle bullying with guidance, questions ESA costs at 200 million and 15 million yearly if expanded, and favors Iowa University test over SBAC while seeking exemptions for parents. He lists district coverage and committee roles.
Outstanding sportsmanship on the basketball court
A letter praising a Cedar Springs Camp director and others in Floyd Iowa for a basketball game where players helped Patrick with disabilities. Patrick scored at the buzzer after teammates passed him the ball and encouraged him. The writer highlights kindness over victory, cites a mother in tears, and calls for recognition of humane conduct.
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Filing options for open records in Iowa
The open meetings and records acts allow a complaint to be filed with the IPIB by any person or government attorney or an action may be filed in state district court. If both pursue cases, the court stays proceedings until the IPIB resolves the complaint. The IPIB’s final order is subject to judicial review. For more information, contact the IPIB or visit state resources.
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View From Here by Dennis Guth Town Sere Sons
Dennis Guth of Iowa reflects on the 2015 legislative session, noting bills not advancing, including defining marriage and banning certain federal powers. He mentions a broadband bill SF 60, upcoming forum tour in March, personal note of his sixth grandchild, and invites contact at dennis.guth@legis.iowa.gov or 641-430-0424.
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Phone scam targets Alliant Energy customers
Buffalo Center Police Chief Matt Holmquist warns of a phone scam targeting Alliant Energy customers, especially businesses, claiming the bill is overdue and threatening shutoff. He urges callers or those with account questions to contact Alliant at 1-800-255-4268.
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