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Iowa gifts law reshaped after Trust Fund scandal era
The Iowa Public Officials Act and later amendments tightened ethics rules after the 1990s Trust Fund collapse tied to Steven Wymer and losses of over 71 million dollars affecting 88 agencies. The changes limit gifts from restricted donors and clarify reporting, enforcement, and penalties under 68B with exec and legislative branches creating compliance paths.
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