Hawkeye Reporter

Convention of States movement is 'energized' in Iowa

By Juliette Fairley | Mar 30, 2021

It’s been more than two months since President Biden was inaugurated, and the Iowa Convention of States (COS) has experienced a change among its members, according to a national COS executive.

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Disposal of retired wind turbine blades raises concerns in Iowa

By Juliette Fairley | Sep 21, 2020

When Julie Kuntz sees wind turbine blades pile up in a landfill, her blood boils because she feels the wind industry has misled Iowans.

Iowans for Tax Relief: School districts, cities another reason for rising property taxes

By Juliette Fairley | Sep 18, 2020

Property tax dollars collected by cities and school districts are outpacing population growth and student enrollment, according to Iowans for Tax Relief (ITR).

Iowa group: Taxes rising for property owners who live in community college districts

By Juliette Fairley | Sep 17, 2020

Community colleges are adding to the tax burden, and Iowa property owners who live in their districts are beginning to notice, according to an Iowa tax group.

Iowa legislature offers protection for businesses, health providers from frivolous COVID-19 litigation

By Juliette Fairley | Jul 13, 2020

Lawmakers enact coronavirus liability coverage to protect doctors, business owners

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Iowa Legislature cuts licensing red tape for out-of-state professionals

By Juliette Fairley | Jul 10, 2020

Iowa lawmakers wasted no time voting in favor of removing excessive licensing regulation after the legislature reconvened following a COVID-19-induced recess.