Open Records Skepticism Tones Iowa Public Schools
Public records requests face suspicion from officials and some superintendents. Grinnell Police Chief Mike Birmingham notes caution, while 80 percent of Iowa district leaders did not provide requested contract and test-score data. Iowa DOE gains access to composite student scores to improve scrutiny.
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Iowa Open Records Show Gaps In Access Across Agencies
A Iowa newspaper investigation finds public records access varies by office. Most districts resisted or charged for copies and clerks without computer systems hinder review. Officials acknowledge need for better training and stricter enforcement.
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Iowa ICIS records move online debate and notices grow
Iowa court records may go online under the ICIS system with access via a single gateway. Rebecca Colton notes funding and legislative hurdles while rural and urban counties implement ICIS. prosecutors emphasize basic case data and for detailed files courthouse access. The state also runs a sex offender registry site with 340 of 3,702 registrants currently listed.
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