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IPIB Lunch and Learn Training for Newly Elected and Appointed Officials - May 20, 2026

May 20, 2026 12:00 pm

IPIB Lunch and Learn Training for Newly Elected and Appointed Officials - May 20, 2026

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26FC:0014 Caleb Housh vs. Seymour Community School District - Investigative Report & Probable Cause Order

25FC:0212 Travis Petsche v. City of Fayette - Investigative Report & Probable Cause Order

25FC:0194 Justin Brady v. Des Moines Public School District - Investigative Report & Probable Cause Order

25FC:0167 Jacob Hall v. City of Storm Lake - Informal Resolution Report

25FC:0116 Crystal Davis vs. City of Larchwood - Final Report

25FC:0099 Mount Pleasant Municipal Utilities & West Liberty Electric v. Resale Power Group of Iowa- Investigative Report & Probable Cause Order

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21AO:0007 Closed Session Requirements

Does Iowa Code chapter 21 require a governmental body to make an express finding that a closed session is necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury.

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26AO:0004 - Confidentiality of Certain Records Related to Police Investigative Reports under Iowa Code 22.7(5)

This opinion concerns confidentiality of certain records related to police investigative reports under Iowa Code 22.7(5).

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Advisory Opinion: IPIB
Advisory Opinions: Police Investigative Files

26AO:0003 - The Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council & Chapter 21

Is the Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council a governmental body subject to Chapter 21?

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Advisory Opinion: IPIB

26AO:0002 - The Grace Period of Iowa Code § 21.12

How does the grace period of Iowa Code § 21.12(4) apply in practice?

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