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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 2005
Page
11
Special report details widespread excuses used by officials to block public access to records from 2000 to 2005. Audits by 15 newspapers and Drake University found doors locked and delays common, despite Iowa open records law granting access to the public.
The rise of online records boosts public access and saves time, with Iowa City posting agendas reports permits and police logs on icgov org. Linn and Johnson counties offer property tax and real estate data while Cedar Rapids weighs security and privacy before broad posting.
Public access to records in Iowa generally extends to anyone who requests them. Fees may be charged for copies, and the law requires reasonable costs. Records include electronic formats and tapes, with most requests answered quickly though up to ten business days allowed in some cases.
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