Iowa public records survey spans 99 counties across state
The Gazette and Iowa City Gazette organized a statewide FOI survey with 14 newspapers, sending staff to courthouses city halls and police stations April 24 26. Participants posed as ordinary citizens to test access while avoiding press labeling and shared results with editors Mark Bowden and others.
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FOI surveys gauge state compliance across eight projects
Survey results from Arkansas Illinois New Jersey and Virginia show varied adherence to freedom of information laws. Key items include jail logs sheriff and clerk records school budgets and meeting minutes with compliance ranging from 5 percent to 100 percent across participating papers and agencies.
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Iowa public records study highlights police reports and county records access
A statewide review by Iowa newspapers finds many police departments refuse public access to reports, while others provide date time location and immediate facts. The investigation notes county expense filings and building permit data in clerk offices, with citizen interest in costs, contracts, and school data.
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Iowa open records law originated in the mid-1960s to ensure public access to government documents and meetings. It defines public records, outlines hours for access, penalties for violations, and allows legal action or AG opinions to resolve questions.
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