Hawkeye Reporter

FOIA Request to Iowa State University regarding university board member information on October 22, 2025.

A request for public records has been submitted to Iowa State University under the Iowa Open Records Law by Hawkeye Reporter. The request seeks detailed information about the members of the University's governing board or board of trustees. Specifically, it asks for a current list of board members, including their full names, titles or positions, and terms of service. Additionally, the request includes any official headshots or photographs maintained by the University for use in official publications or on its website. Lastly, it requests any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the University for press releases or public profiles.

The Hawkeye Reporter is a media organization focused on providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. As part of its mission to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency, the organization has requested this information in an electronic format. Furthermore, given its role in disseminating information to the public, Hawkeye Reporter has requested a fee waiver as a media professional.

The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about this coalition can be found at this link.

Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.