Iowa rural libraries face squeeze if federal funding ends
Grace Nieland reports that Iowa library systems could lose public services if IMLS funding dries up after a Trump directive to wind down the agency. IMLS disperses over 250 million nationally. Iowa received 2.2 million last year, with total LSTA backed spending around 3.5 million. Shifts could hit statewide library development and programs.
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Celebrate National Library Week Cedar Rapids Events
National Library Week runs April 6 to 12 highlighting libraries and staff. Cedar Rapids Public Library hosts multiple celebrations including Right to Read Day, National Library Workers Day, Take Action for Libraries Day, and a Friends book sale April 11 to 13 at Downtown Library.
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What Trump tariffs could mean for Iowa budget and taxes
Iowa lawmakers reassess the state budget school funding and property taxes as they monitor President Trump's 10 percent tariff on all imports and reciprocal tariffs on dozens of nations. Senate and House leaders say the impact will shape budget decisions this session.
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Five bills survive second funnel on Iowa universities
Vanessa Miller reports five bills directly affecting Iowa public universities passed the second funnel deadline in the 2025 session. Notable items include a Center for Intellectual Freedom at the University of Iowa and requirements for campuses to offer at least one three year bachelor’s program. A tuition guarantee policy study is mandated by House File 440.
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