State: The end of the 2026 Iowa Legislative Session The 2026 Legislative Session adjourned sine die on Sunday, May 3, at 7:07 pm after an almost 36-hour long marathon session. The chambers worked around the clock, in negotiations and floor debate, to finalize agreements on property taxes, budgets, and a...
Celebrating Successful Community College Graduates This Spring Spring often brings the largest commencements at Iowa community colleges, where we celebrate students as they take the next step in their professional and personal journeys. In the eyes of every graduate, we see your work. Every part of what makes your campus...
Ahlers & Cooney: Iowa Supreme Court clarifies scope of closed sessions under Iowa’s open meetings law On April 17, the Iowa Supreme Court issued a decision to clarify Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i), which allows closed sessions to evaluate professional competency while preventing needless and irreparable injury to the individual’s reputation...
Data in Action Series Catch These Sessions Created Just For You Miss May’s session? Get caught up with the recording! Kelly Friesleben, PhD with the Iowa Department of Education is focused on “Enrollment Management & Strategic Planning.” This session examines how colleges can use data to strengthen marketing, recruitment, and...