Iowa libraries rally for continued federal funding
Iowa library leaders warn that cuts to IMLS funding would reduce statewide programs like IA Shares Delivery Service. The twice weekly system moves books between libraries for patrons, benefiting smaller libraries with limited space and budgets. Cedar Rapids and Iowa City officials stress the service keeps access broad and affordable.
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Sam Helmick
Iowa City
Iowa
Cedar Rapids Public Library
Cedar Rapids
Brainfuse
Iowa libraries face two bills threatening funding and access
Iowa lawmakers considered House Files 880 and 521 this year, aiming to cut state funding to member libraries and remove obscenity exemptions. Neither passed past the second deadline, leaving open the possibility of revival next session. Federal funds via IMLS and programs like JA Shares and Bridges were noted as vital, with local directors warning that reductions could force tough budget choices, especially for small rural libraries.
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Iowa
House
American Library Association
Iowa Library Association
Schmidt
Ely Public Library
Sarah Sellon
Ely
LSTA
Iowa Public Libraries
State Library of Iowa
Consortium
IMLS
Enrich
Sellen
Sellon
Trump
Congress
Helmick
Washington
Iowa regents face bills boosting control and DEI rules
The Iowa Board of Regents faces multiple bills including a center for intellectual freedom at the university system, residency requirements for medical and dental programs, and an accreditation autonomy act. Proposals would require 80 percent UI medical graduates to be Iowa residents, restrict DEI offices, and mandate specific general education courses across UI, ISU, and UNI.
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Regent
UI Doctor of Medicine
UI College of Dentistry
Iowa
UIHC
David Barker
Keith Saunders
Legislative Services Agency
US Colleges of Medicine and Dentistry
Board of
Regents
U.S
United States of America
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