Podcasts about Iowa Supreme Court

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In this wildly unhinged episode of Mad Genius, comedian Ariel Kashanchi dives headfirst into the internet's most bizarre headlines. First up: Australian TikToker Jolene Dawson spent $8,000 on cosmetic procedures to look like a cat—only to end up with painful complications and a mountain of regret . Next, Ariel unpacks the viral road rage incident involving 44-year-old Christina Solometo, who was caught on camera defecating on another driver's car during a traffic dispute in Pennsylvania  Then, we explore the eerie possibility that octopuses could become Earth's dominant species if humans go extinct, thanks to their remarkable intelligence and adaptability . Finally, Ariel discusses the controversial case of Melissa Nelson, a dental assistant who was fired for being "too attractive," a decision upheld by the Iowa Supreme Court . From feline transformations to cephalopod supremacy, this episode is a rollercoaster of the absurd. Tune in for laughs, gasps, and the kind of stories that make you question reality.

Today on the Woody and Wilcox Show: AI pictures of the Woody and Wilcox Show; Netflix brings back Star Search and Max changes it's name back to HBO Max; Diddy trial update; Bat dog poops on the field during minor league baseball game; Iowa Supreme Court rules on case of dental hygienist fired because she was too attractive; Woody's 26-year-old pillow; Canada wants people to stop flushing stuff down the toilet; Dick's Sporting Goods is buying Footlocker; And more!

00000195-1408-d0ff-afdf-9e9f67740000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/good-morning-from-wvik-news/2025-02-17/iowa-supreme-court-orders-scott-county-release-board-of-supervisors-applicationsJoseph LeahyIowa Supreme Court Orders Scott County Release Board Of Supervisors Applic

Joe Nantista, Assistant General Chairman of the Unified System Division of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes (BMWED), a division of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, and Paul Slocomb, an attorney and Partner with Blunt Slocomb, Ltd., joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the tragic death by suicide of Philip Morgan, a BMWED member and Union Pacific employee, the upcoming Iowa Supreme Court hearing and a rally to support the case. Jeff Bonior, a researcher and writer for the Alliance for American Manufacturing, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss Wilson Sporting Goods' footballs, the significance of union labor in their production and the factory's expansion in Ada, Ohio.

In this episode, we cover Legal gray areas and online behavior, Feller’s registration lifetime requirement modified, and rehabilitation through a tiered system [2:34] The legal interpretations of online behavior regulations for high-risk offenders highlight uncertainties around social media engagement. [13:54] The Iowa Supreme Court overruled the lower courts, allowing John Feller to end his lifetime...

The Iowa Supreme Court ruled on a case involving mandatory inspections of rental properties. The DNR is learning more about the low number of gray foxes in the state. And residents in a northwest Iowa community are still facing life changing decisions after historic flooding.

Iowa now has a lieutenant governor after a two month vacancy. The Iowa Supreme Court ruled on a pay discrimination lawsuit. What is Batch and Build? And is it effective like public officials are claiming?

Questions involving carbon pipelines, ghost guns, and vaping regulation were put before the Iowa Supreme Court and the United States Supreme Court.

00000193-3f91-db15-abb3-7fff823f0000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/good-morning-from-wvik-news/2024-11-18/iowa-supreme-court-upholds-restricting-firearms-access-to-involuntary-mental-health-patientsJoseph LeahyIowa Supreme Court Upholds Restricting Firearms Access To Involuntary Ment

It's now up to the Iowa Supreme Court to decide if the families of four people who died of COVID-19 in 2020 after working at a Waterloo meatpacking plant can continue their lawsuits against Tyson Foods executives and supervisors. White supremacist messages have again shown up on fliers posted in Waterloo. And, a threatened turtle species in Iowa is getting a boost under a new conservation program.

Covering the top stories of the day for the Quad Cities area. KWQC News on the Go gets you what you need to know for local news and weather while on the go.  Visit KWQC.com for the most up-to-date details and more news from the Quad Cities and beyond. Sheriff breaks silence on investigation into Mt. Carroll man's death 59-page filing made to Iowa Supreme Court alleges Davenport failed tenants before collapse Former city manager nominated to fill 3rd Ward seat Mother of spree killer sentenced for not reporting husband sexually abusing child Stay with the TV6 weather team for updates by downloading the KWQC First Alert Weather app.  

As the United States approaches one of the most important elections, many people I know are expressing how the current state of affairs is affecting their work, home life, and overall well-being.With the stress and the chaos, it would be easy to shut down and ask, “Why bother?”This is why it feels especially timely to bring back my long-time friend, Iowa state representative and state house minority leader, Jennifer Konfrst, to the podcast.Whether it's a major election, a looming work deadline, or a personal goal, we all carry heavy responsibilities on top of what's happening in our country. I wanted to talk to Jennifer about how she finds the strength to keep going, even when the victories are hard-won or the losses are break-your-heart big.Jennifer shares her not-so-secret recipe for staying true to her values and community, staying open and seeking support, which helps her avoid falling into despair and hopelessness. Her perspective is a source of hope, motivation, and a call to keep fighting that many of us need right now.Jennifer Konfrst teaches public relations & strategic political communication courses at Drake University in Des Moines, IA. Before joining the Drake journalism faculty in 2013, she worked in public relations for 20 years, most recently at Iowa Public Television. She also serves as an Iowa House of Representatives member, representing the 43rd district since 2019. She is the House minority leader, a position she has held since 2021, and she is the first woman to hold this position in Iowa.Listen to the full episode to hear:What the Iowa Supreme Court ruling on abortion taught Jennifer about showing up even when you're devastated and angryThe self-care that is essential for Jennifer in the face of setbacks and struggles at the State HouseHow Jennifer builds trust in her leadership with her caucus in her role as House Minority LeaderHow consistently highlighting and celebrating even small wins helps keep people motivatedHow her personal healing work has helped Jennifer allow for disagreement and conflict within her caucusThe challenges of trust with voters, representatives across the aisle, and within her partyThe case for getting and staying engaged in politics, especially at the local levelLearn more about Jennifer Konfrst:WebsiteInstagram: @KonfrstForHouseTwitter: @KonfrstForHouseLearn more about Rebecca:rebeccaching.comWork With RebeccaSign up for the weekly Unburdened Leader EmailResources:EP 114: Why Bother? Navigating Burnout and Rediscovering Purpose with Jennifer LoudenEP 30: Committing to Being an Engaged Leader and Engaged Citizen with Iowa State Rep. Jennifer KonfrstThe Thin Book of Trust: An Essential Primer for Building Trust at Work, Charles FeltmanTaylor Swift - The ManThe Chicks - March MarchThe West WingSchitt's CreekParks and Recreation

Linn County Auditor Joel Miller will get to pursue his lawsuit involving the security of Iowa's voter registration system. The number of volunteer EMTs is on the decline in Iowa. And the Iowa Supreme Court rules on the case involving the murder of a Spanish teacher in Fairfield.

Mayors of Des Moines suburbs say they will drop DART if the City of Des Moines doesn't change the funding model soon. An attorney for Willard Miller, the Fairfield teen who pleaded guilty to killing a teacher in 2021, is asking the Iowa Supreme Court to reconsider his sentence. And researchers are looking for ways to lower the emissions of beef production.

This week on the podcast, the Iowa Supreme Court determines Libertarians' ballot fates, Republican state lawmakers take carbon capture pipelines to court, and questions about Mariannette Miller-Meeks' residence are raised to a Congressional ethics committee.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal and Gazette columnist Todd Dorman.Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

The Iowa Supreme Court ruled three Libertarian congressional candidates can not be on Iowa's General Election ballot. A former north central Iowa police chief has entered an Alford Plea in a case involving using a stun gun during parties. And a new program in central Iowa is trying to increase Blanding's turtles.

The Iowa Supreme Court says it plans to make a ruling over the removal of three Libertarian candidates before Iowa General Election ballots have to be printed Wednesday night. A group of Iowa Republican lawmakers say they plan to sue the Iowa Utilities Commission for approving a carbon pipeline project. And community support might keep a homeless shelter open in Sioux City.

Arguments in front of the Iowa Supreme Court are set today over three Libertarian congressional candidates who were removed from the Iowa ballot. A petition opposing the rezoning of a piece of farmland in Sioux City is gathering support. And a genetically-modified baker's yeast might be the future of bacteria treatment in ethanol production.

Libertarians are asking a district court to delay the Iowa Secretary of State from certifying which candidates will be on the November ballot. Attorney General Brenna Bird is drafting a constitutional amendment after an Iowa Supreme Court ruling over children testifying in court. And a new report shows growing disparities between rural and urban healthcare access.

The Iowa Supreme Court will not reconsider its late June decision to allow the heartbeat ban abortion law to go into effect. Des Moines community members call the city's proposed ordinances that impact unhoused people "inhumane." And Iowa Democrats are backing Vice President Kamala Harris.

The Iowa High Court rejected Planned Parenthood's argument that abortion restrictions violate due process and women's rights. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org. 

It's Wednesday, July 3rd, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Pakistani court sentenced Christian to death A court in Pakistan sentenced a Christian man to death on Saturday.  Twenty-eight-year-old Ehsaan Shan Masih is accused of reposting content considered blasphemous against Islam by the government.  The accusations followed a terrible mob attack against Christians in the country's eastern Punjab Province in 2023.  Shan's lawyer will appeal the sentence. He said, “The Christian community in Pakistan is facing severe injustice, living in constant fear for their lives, property, and places of worship. This verdict symbolizes the virtual death of all Christians in Pakistan today.”  According to the Open Doors' World Watch List of nations, Pakistan is ranked the seventh most difficult country worldwide in which to be a Christian. Revelation 12:11 says believers overcame Satan “by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.” Church of England greenlights blessing homosexual couples The Church of England's General Synod began this week.  The church is facing division over the issue of sexually perverted lifestyles. Last year, the Church of England allowed priests to bless homosexual couples.  However, conservative leaders in the Church of England are pushing back. The group known as The Alliance represents over 2,000 clergy members.  A letter from the group warned they are preparing to create a "parallel province” in the Church of England and to “seek pastoral oversight from bishops who remain faithful to orthodox teaching on marriage and sexuality.”  Biden: “I can do this job!” Last Friday, in Raleigh, North Carolina, following his disastrous debate performance, President Joe Biden admitted that his age has limited his abilities. BIDEN: “I don't walk as easy as I used to. I don't speak as smoothly as I used to. I don't debate, debate as well as I used to. But I know what I do know. I know how to tell the truth. (cheers) I know right from wrong. (cheers) “I know how to do this job. (cheers) I know how to get things done. (cheers) I know, like millions of Americans know, when you get knocked down you get back up. (cheers) “I know what it took to take our economy from the depths of pandemic, where it is the day, the strongest economy in the world. Folks, I give you my word, as a Biden, I would not be running again if I didn't believe, with all my heart and soul, I can do this job!” First Democrat Congressman tells Biden to step aside However, Biden's defense was not sufficient for Democratic Congressman Lloyd Doggett of Austin, Texas. On Tuesday, Doggett became the first in the party to publicly call for President Joe Biden to step down as the party's nominee for president, citing Biden's poor debate performance against Donald Trump, reports The Associated Press. In a statement Tuesday, Congressman Doggett said, “My decision to make these strong reservations public is not done lightly nor does it in any way diminish my respect for all that President Biden has achieved. … I am hopeful that he will make the painful and difficult decision to withdraw. I respectfully call on him to do so.” Shortly afterwards, former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro joined Doggett in calling for Biden to withdraw. Castro ran against Biden in the 2020 Democratic presidential primaries. Trump advisor Rudy Giuliani disbarred On Tuesday, Rudy Giuliani, the former New York City mayor, federal prosecutor and legal adviser to Donald Trump, was disbarred in New York after a court found he repeatedly made false statements about Trump's 2020 election loss, reports The Associated Press. The Manhattan appeals court ruled Giuliani, who had his New York law license suspended in 2021 for making false statements around the election, is no longer allowed to practice law at all in the state, effective immediately. Texas Court upholds ban on transgender drugs/surgeries for minors Last Friday, the Texas Supreme Court  upheld a law that bans transgender drugs and surgeries for minors. The court ruled 8-1 in favor of the law. Texas is the largest of about 25 states that banned such mutilating practices on children.  The court emphasized the role of parents in their children's care. The ruling stated, “We have said—and we reaffirm today—that fit parents have a fundamental interest in directing the care, custody, and control of their children free from government interference.”  Iowa court upholds Heartbeat law Also last Friday, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled that the state's Heartbeat Law should go into effect.  The law bans physicians from killing unborn babies. If a heartbeat is detected, the baby is protected with some exceptions.  The ruling stated, “We have previously held that abortion is not a fundamental right under the Iowa Constitution. … We conclude that the fetal heartbeat statute is rationally related to the state's legitimate interest in protecting unborn life.” American patriotism declining July 4th might be tomorrow, but American patriotism is down, according to a new Gallup poll. Only 41% of U.S. adults say they are extremely proud to be American, down from 70% in the early 2000s. An additional 26% say they are very proud to be American. A combined 67% are extremely or very proud, down from 90% in the early 2000s. Being extremely proud to be an American is down among Republicans, Democrats, and Independents. But Republicans were the most likely to be extremely patriotic. Generations Radio guest empowers sex abuse victims to speak up Today, as Kevin Swanson is traveling overseas, I guest host for him on Generations Radio. I interviewed Elizabeth Good, the author of Speak the Unspeakable: Real Talk on Secrets, Sex and Being Set Free. Through TheFoundationUnited.org, she empowers people to stop concealing their trauma. GOOD: “If abuse starts at three, four, or five years old, and we keep it secret until [age] 53, things are happening that a child, their intuition, they know it doesn't feel right. They feel yucky. And the textbook ploys of somebody that is abusing them, and the predator tactics of this type of behavior, is so textbook. And so to arm the children, so they have the empowerment and the ability to speak to the things that are entering at five years old, six years old, seven years old. “We have so many children in seventh grade that are going through our different materials that we have for the church or for schools or for homeschool. And as they're going through it in seventh grade, we've had so many girls especially say, ‘Why wasn't I given this in fourth grade? If this would have been given me in fourth grade, I would have known exactly what to do. When this happened to be online. I would have known exactly what to say because this is exactly the situation.'” Take a listen to my 30-minute interview with Elizabeth Good at Generations.org/radio. That's Generations.org/radio. Christian athlete gives glory to God A Christian track athlete broke a world record in the lead-up to the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. Sydney McLaughlin Levrone was competing in the U.S. Olympic team trials. She finished the women's 400-meter hurdles in 50.65 seconds. That beat the previous world record which she herself had set. Listen to her interaction with a sports reporter. NBC REPORTER:  “Sydney, when you looked up and you saw the clock, we saw the look on your face. But just tell us what went through your mind, another world record.” LEVRONE: “Honestly, praise God. I was not expecting that, but He can do anything. Anything is possible in Christ. So, yeah, I'm just amazed, baffled, and in shock!” After breaking world records in the past, she has quoted Hebrews 4:16: “So let us come BOLDLY to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive His mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.” Final 2 Worldview listeners gave $225 And finally, we want to say a special thank you to our final two donors who helped support The Worldview over the next fiscal year. Keziah in Walpole, New Hampshire gave $25 and Israel and Michelle in Lexington Park, Maryland gave $200. Interestingly, $50 of that $200 donation came from work their son Isaac did.  Since the family has been battling Colorado potato beetles, they offered him 5 cents per dead beetle.  To his credit, over the course of several hours and in 90-degree heat, Isaac successfully killed 1,000 Colorado potato beetles, earning $50 for his effort which he decided to donate, in its entirely, to The Worldview. Isaac, if you took a picture of your pile of dead beetles, email it to me at Adam@TheWorldview.com. Ready for our final final total? Drum roll please. (sound effect of drum roll) $96,800! (audience cheering) Michelle from Lexington Park, Maryland wrote, “We are expecting baby number six in one month and thank the Lord for always providing for us financially so I can stay home and homeschool my kiddos.” Close And that's The Worldview in 5 Minutes on this Wednesday, July 3rd, in the year of our Lord 2024. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

The Iowa Supreme Court ruled on Friday Iowa's fetal-heartbeat abortion law can go into effect. Two Waterloo police officers were shot on Sunday. The suspect was shot by police and declared dead on the scene. And casino developers in Cedar Rapids can now apply for a gaming license after a two-year state pause on new licenses.

In a 4-3 decision, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled Friday that a law banning abortions at about six weeks of pregnancy can go into effect.

In our news wrap Friday, Iowa's Supreme Court is allowing a law that bans most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, Iran voters cast their ballots for a new president, choosing between three hard-liners and one reformist candidate and the Pentagon announced the temporary pier it built off Gaza has been removed once again amid rough seas. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A second flood-related death has been confirmed in Iowa. FEMA visited northwest Iowa towns where residents are still trying to recover from flooding. And, today, the Iowa Supreme Court is set to rule on Iowa's "fetal heartbeat" abortion law.

In our news wrap Friday, Iowa's Supreme Court is allowing a law that bans most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, Iran voters cast their ballots for a new president, choosing between three hard-liners and one reformist candidate and the Pentagon announced the temporary pier it built off Gaza has been removed once again amid rough seas. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

On this week's episode, severe flooding in Western Iowa, a carbon capture pipeline gets approval from Iowa regulators, and the Iowa Supreme Court ruling on abortion.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough and Sarah Watson of The Quad City Times.This episode was produced by Bailey Cichon. Intro music is “Chillin' with Jeris” by Copperhead. Outro music is “Spotlight" by ChiSongWriter ft. Alicia Moneé.Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

Two years since the Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade, abortion access in Iowa also could change soon.

Yvette Clausen wasn't supposed to be here.  Sentenced to life in prison following a crime she committed at the age of 17, Clausen was granted parole following an Iowa Supreme Court case that overturned sentencing minors to life without parole.  Now, as a self-employment counselor for Iowa's Vocational Rehabilitation, she tells us how she was able to get an education while incarcerated and how she used IowaWORKS programs helped her find employment after her release. Hear more about her current journey obtaining her second master's degree, and how she's putting her skills to use in helping fellow Iowans achieve their self-employment dreams.

- Iowa athletes file federal lawsuit against DCI over sports betting probe- Iowa Supreme Court sides with UI in Children's Hospital spat, reversing $12.8M judgment- LaSalle, Regis middle schools to share leadership under Xavier Catholic Schools- Linn County weather radios back on the air

Part 1: We talk with Jordan Haedtler and Teddy Stancil.  Haedtler is a climate financial policy consultant, and Stancil is a Senior Researcher with the Revolving Door Project.We discuss the problems with home owner insurance. Huge losses have occurred due to climate change. Unfortunately, states have chosen to bailout insurance companies and deregulate them, rather than looking at root causes. Premiums for homeowners (and renters are affected) have risen greatly. Insurance Industry has chosen to socialize losses, and maximize profits, and are able to do so because of their lobby power. Insurance is controlled by state governments, and thus vulnerable to this tactic. The Biden administration has attempted to reduce the climate aspects of this problem by investing in infrastructure, and some states have supported homeowners who do the same. But this is not enough. More action is needed. Part 2. We talk with Laura Belin, of Bleeding Heart radio in Iowa. We discuss several major issues affecting Iowa and, by extension, other states. a. Iowa's “school safety bill” which would enable teachers and other school employees to carry guns in school, and would grant qualified immunity to those persons who may injure someone. This is to shield them from prosecution and to shield the liability insurance carriers.b. An almost total ban abortion law in Iowa is currently enjoyned. Still to be decided by the Iowa Supreme Court. The Supreme Court is all-Republican. c. The federal Summer Food program that was offered and rejected by the governor. Instead, she has instituted a program that funds as at fractional level, and will not help families, especially rural families. It will also affect food manufacturers and sellers. WNHNFM.ORG   production 

The Iowa Supreme Court hears arguments over a law that would ban most abortions at as early as six weeks of pregnancy. The Republican Speaker of the Iowa House wants more review of a bill that could affect settlement payouts for victims of sexual abuse as Boy Scouts. And a Kansas company is building weed-seeking robots for farmers.

The Iowa Supreme Court will hear oral arguments today over the "fetal heartbeat" law. Governor Reynolds signed a bill into law allowing state officials to arrest and deport undocumented immigrants that is similar to one passed in Texas. And Iowa lawmakers continue to back a proposal that makes it easier to allow teachers and staff to carry firearms.

Michelle Martinko was a victim of a tragic crime that occurred in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on December 19, 1979. The case remained unsolved for nearly four decades until advancements in DNA technology led to the identification and conviction of Jerry Lynn Burns for her murder. The case of Jerry Lynn Burns highlights a complex intersection of privacy rights and law enforcement's use of modern technology in criminal investigations. The Iowa Supreme Court's decision underscores a legal precedent that discarded items are not protected under the Fourth Amendment, which guards against unreasonable searches and seizures. This ruling aligns with previous court decisions that have determined once an individual throws something away, they forfeit any expectation of privacy over the discarded item. However, Burns' argument about the invisibility of DNA and the need for specialized analysis to obtain a DNA profile raises important questions about the extent of privacy individuals can expect over their genetic information, even when it is left in a public place. The court's decision reflects the ongoing debate over privacy in the age of DNA testing and forensic advancements, balancing the rights of individuals with the needs of law enforcement to solve crimes. You can contribute to the show via the Venmo app with my username @bill-huffman-3. SOURCES: www.evergreenpodcasts.com/who-killed https://youtu.be/vfb8BXB5O3s https://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/michelle-martinko/ https://www.thegazette.com/crime-courts/jerry-burns-sentenced-to-life-for-killing-michelle-martinko-in-1979/ https://www.thegazette.com/crime-courts/jerry-burns-sentenced-to-life-for-killing-michelle-martinko-in-1979/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1zVT3lS6hs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp4EfCTgwz0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRkjjJDOpzU https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2018/12/20/michelle-martinko-cold-case-cedar-rapids-iowa-ia-jerry-burns-manchester-arrest-murder-dna-homicide/2377189002/ https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2019/12/19/jerry-burns-michelle-martinko-accused-1979-iowa-killing/2702680001/ https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2019/04/15/michelle-martinko-jerry-burns-suspect-murder-homicide-cedar-rapids-iowa-dna-parabon-labs-cold-case/3476459002/ https://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/public-safety/michelle-martinko-murder-cedar-rapids-1979-arrest-made-cold-case-cedar-rapids-gazette-archive-articles-12202018 https://www.thegazette.com/crime-courts/what-we-know-key-moments-in-the-michelle-martinko-cold-case-murder-investigation/ https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87432449/ https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87432352/ https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87431852/ https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87431750/ https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87432697/ https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87430401/ https://www.newspapers.com/clip/26391312/des-moines-tribune/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month, I had a fascinating chat with Tim Eckley, who works as the assistant counsel for the Chief Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court. We talked about the free Iowa court forms available on the Iowacourts.gov website, and how they are the essential tools for people in court without an attorney.Host: Abhash Shrestha Guest: Timothy Eckley  Court Forms: https://www.iowacourts.gov/for-the-public/court-forms/ Website: www.iowacourts.gov YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iowacourts8702 X: https://twitter.com/IowaCourts  Music: Item Title:                      Inspirational Strings Logo Item URL:                        https://elements.envato.com/inspirational-strings-logo-XUG4BU3 Item ID:                         XUG4BU3 Author Username:                 Oasis_Music Licensee:                        State of Iowa Judicial Branch IT Registered Project Name:         In the Balance Podcast License Date:                    January 17th, 2024 Item License Code:               AY7ZT3DRG8

This is Stephen Schmidt from the Gazette Digital News Desk, and I'm here with your update for January 11, 2024.According to the National Weather Service it will be mostly cloudy on Thursday in the Cedar Rapids area, with a high near 26 degrees. There is snow in the forecast Thursday night, but it looks like it will mostly start snowing in the early morning hours on Friday. Keep an eye on the forecast because things continue to change as the week progresses.The entire region should see snow, with heavier snowfall predicted for areas along and north of Interstate 80. Snow accumulation should mostly stay between 4 and 8 inches, although NWS bureau meteorologists have medium confidence that some snow totals could surpass 8 inches. Periods of wintry mix are possible south of I-80.As of Wednesday afternoon projections, Cedar Rapids and Iowa City are respectively 70 percent and 69 percent likely to see 6 or more inches of snow.My fearless prediction is it will not be fun for anyone needing to drive or fly on Friday.A new chief integration officer the University of Iowa Health Care has appointed to manage its complex merger with Mercy Iowa City could earn $780,000 this year, according to her professional services agreement.The hire follows UIHC's $28 million bankruptcy acquisition of the community hospital.Deborah Berini of the Pennsylvania-based Berini Consulting Group — chosen in December without an open search — has signed on to serve as UIHC chief integration officer and interim chief administrative officer from Jan. 2 to Jan. 1, 2025, “unless amended by written mutual agreement.” Her fee is $65,000 a month, amounting to $780,000 for the year. The agreement doesn't provide expenses for “on-site activity,” include benefits, or cover moving costs. But Berini is in Iowa City for the task of leading Mercy's transition into the university's sprawling health care system, UIHC spokeswoman Laura Shoemaker said.The university used a “sole source purchase justification” to appoint Berini and use her one-year-old consulting group without conducting a search or issuing a public request for proposals due to “emergency need,” according to UI documents provided to The Gazette in response to a records request.“With the short timeline for the Mercy Iowa City transition, we needed to onboard executive leadership support as quickly as possible, which is why we expedited the process,” Shoemaker said. “We are fortunate we were able to find the right person at the right time.”Shortages of court reporters and contract lawyers continue to challenge Iowa's courts, Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Susan Christensen said Wednesday — as does low pay for Iowa judges, who are paying more of their salaries into their pensions.Christensen, delivering the annual Condition of the Judiciary address to the Iowa Legislature, said the judicial branch is working to solve the shortages of court reporters and contract attorneys in order to avoid delayed justice. But more investment and action is needed by state lawmakers to address the crisis.Christensen was appointed in 2018 by Gov. Kim Reynolds to serve on the seven-member Iowa Supreme Court and became chief justice in 2020.The state faces a growing shortfall of private lawyers willing to contract with the state's public defender's office to represent indigent defendants.Lawmakers last year approved funding to increase the pay of private lawyers who agree to represent indigent defendants by $5 an hour and provide $35 an hour for travel time, plus mileage, as some spend hours driving around Iowa to court hearings. But Iowa still pays below that of every surrounding state.She said the problem is particularly acute in Eastern Iowa, where the lawyers can now earn nearly twice as much doing contract work across the river in...

The head of a conservative law firm asked the Iowa Supreme Court to find that the Democratic state auditor violated the public records law. Iowa Senate Democrats were shot down by Republicans in their call for a government oversight committee meeting on Iowa's nursing homes. Plus, an evergreen tree called the eastern red cedar is taking increasing amounts of land and water throughout the Great Plains.

In today’s episode, David uses a lawsuit pending in the Iowa Supreme Court testing its judicially created state “constitutional” right to abortion to show what the breaking of that de facto covenant by the judicial branch looks like. The Court’s high sounding but meaningless words hide what amounts to a road to tyranny our founding fathers would have recognized and resisted.

In today's episode, David uses a lawsuit pending in the Iowa Supreme Court testing its judicially created state “constitutional” right to abortion to show what the breaking of that de facto covenant by the judicial branch looks like. The Court's high sounding but meaningless words hide what amounts to a road to tyranny our founding fathers would have recognized and resisted.Support the show: https://www.factennessee.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*There was an issue with the file uploading to the podcast platforms. It has been corrected! Apologies* Today, Hunter spoke with Iowa Public Defender, Darren Page, to peel back the layers of Public Defense in Iowa to try and understand why the Chief Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court said the system was in a state of crisis. On many episodes, Hunter likes to explore how states determine if someone should get a Public Defender and if states make those who get a Public Defender reimburse the state for the costs. In Iowa, the state has decided to narrowly define who is too poor to qualify for a Public Defender while also mandating that people reimburse the state for costs. While this is not what's causing the crisis, it is a signal of a system desperate for reforms. Guests: Darren Page, Assistant Public Defender, Des Moines, Iowa Resources: Iowa Public Defender in a state of Crisis https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2023/01/11/iowa-indigent-defense-attorneys-crisis-supreme-court-chief-justice/69792316007/ Iowa State Public defender https://spd.iowa.gov/ Iowa Public Defender Strategic Plan 2019-2023 https://spd.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/SPD%20Strategic%20Plan%20-%202019-2023.pdf Iowa Annual Public Defender Reports https://spd.iowa.gov/about-us/spd-reports Iowa Living Wage https://livingwage.mit.edu/states/19 National Poverty Guidelines https://www.healthcare.gov/glossary/federal-poverty-level-FPL/ United Way Iowa https://www.unitedwaydm.org/   Contact Hunter Parnell:                                 Publicdefenseless@gmail.com  Instagram @PublicDefenselessPodcast Twitter                                                                 @PDefenselessPod www.publicdefenseless.com  Subscribe to the Patron www.patreon.com/PublicDefenselessPodcast  Donate on PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5KW7WMJWEXTAJ Donate on Stripe https://donate.stripe.com/7sI01tb2v3dwaM8cMN  

In April 1868,  Iowa Supreme Court issue a decision to desegregated its public schools. That decision made Iowa the first state in the nation to desegregated its public schools.Support the showThank you for listening.For any questions, suggestions, recommendations, or corrections on any historical facts; please contact Host: Erick Nganyange Email: iacivilrightshistorypodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Facebook @ Iowa Civil Rights History Podcast

Much of Iowa will be under a heat advisory beginning at noon today, with heat index values reaching 105 for the southern two-thirds of the state. And cycling through that heat, an estimated 60,000 RAGBRAI participants making their way from Ames to Des Moines. And the Iowa Supreme Court says it will consider Gov. Kim Reynolds' request to have a new abortion law take effect.

Heartland POD on Twitter - @TheHeartlandPOD https://heartlandpod.com/JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”  STORIES ON SHOW RED STATES ACCEPT BIDEN ADMINISTRATION MONEY, AGAIN The Biden admin has announced a $42.5 Billion project to connect every american to high speed broadband internet. And Missouri should see $1.7 billion of that money. Alabama is set to get about $1.4 billionArkansas just over $1 billionIndiana more than $850 millionKansas over $450,000Iowa over $400,00According to administration estimates some 24 million folks are without high speed internet access to their homes, many of which are located in the areas largely represented by and governed by Republican members of congress like Jason Smith in the Missouri 8th District one of the single most impoverished districts in America. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, noted Federal money glut who pretends to hate the government for political points said that the money will “greatly assist our ongoing investments in Missouri's broadband infrastructure”This comes as part of the Biden administrations “Internet For all” initiative. “What we're doing is, as I said, not unlike what Franklin Delano Roosevelt did when he brought electricity to nearly every American home and farm in our nation. Today (Vice President) Kamala (Harris) and I are making an equally historic investment to connect everyone in America to high speed internet, and affordable high speed internet, by 2030,”So far none of the Republican governors have denounced this redistribution of wealth as a massive government overreach or bloated spending. Wonder why? https://missouriindependent.com/2023/06/27/white-house-unveils-42-5b-to-connect-every-american-to-high-speed-broadband-internet/https://arkansasadvocate.com/2023/06/26/white-house-unveils-42-5b-to-connect-every-american-to-high-speed-broadband-internet/LIBRARY MEETING DRAWS A CROWDMore than 350 people crowded into a St. Charles County library board meeting Tuesday night, in Missouri, a new chapter in a fight about a library employee's clothing choices.The heated meeting included three hours of public comment, centered on a woman's complaint that when she visited a branch of the Library, an unnamed worker was wearing makeup, nail polish and also had… (gasp) a goatee. LGBTQ supporters were swift to push back on the woman's complaints, and they showed up in droves Tuesday night to counter complaints by the woman and her supporters.Some say the employee is dressing like a stripper, and only appropriate for night clubs. The public comment portion of the meeting lasted three hours before the board decided to end comment and allow others to simply email their diatribes. Sadie Anderson, who described themselves as being the partner of the library staff member, urged the library board to continue to support the employee.“My partner is having to do something that no person on earth should have to do, they are having to fight for their mere right to exist,” Anderson said. “My partner, myself, and every single person in this room should be able to express themselves and feel comfortable in the clothing they choose and wear those clothes without fear of ridicule. It is as simple as that.”https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/stcharles/more-than-350-people-pack-st-charles-library-meeting-in-fight-over-dress-code-lgbtq/article_363f3d66-1069-11ee-afd9-a7e1bfb0bc7d.htmlKANSAS VOTING RIGHTS CASE GOES SUPREMENo, they didn't add sour cream and tomatoes - but the Kansas election law from 2021 is being challenged in court and it's headed to the Kansas state supreme courtto review portions of a voting rights lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of mandates created in 2021 in response to election fraud conspiracy theories - all of which were lies.The question is whether Kansans' right to vote is undermined by state law restricting the number of advance ballots a person can deliver to an election office and the new state law requiring election volunteers to verify signatures on advance ballots.The plaintiffs challenging the laws filed have asked for an injunction during the pendency of the case.Davis Hammet with Loud Light, one of the groups involved in the case. said “It should be concerning to every Kansan, the idea that you do everything right, and then the state just alleges that someone didn't think your signature match so your vote isn't counted.”The law also created new penalties for touching somebody else's ballot, distributing ballots or altering the postmark on an advanced ballot. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed both bills, but was overridden.So if you're in Kansas, keep your hands and arms inside the voting booth at all times.Wisconsin Elections Commission Still Impacted By Trump's Big LieThe Wisconsin Elections Commission failed to reappoint administrator Meagan Wolfe in a vote Tuesday that three Democratic commission members are banking on to protect her from a Senate confirmation process - Wolfe is expected to lose a confirmation vote. Democrats argued a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling in 2022 allows Wolfe to remain in the seat indefinitely — defying the efforts of election deniers to oust her after falsely accusing her of helping to steal the 2020 election, a claim that has been shown to have no merit, and is simply put: Not true.Before the “Big Lie” of 2020, Wolfe was unanimously endorsed by the commission for the administrator's job in 2019 and confirmed by the Republican majority in the Senate. It appears that while she was qualified to do the job prior, the only change is that she told the truth in 2020 which made former President and current federal indictment facer, Donald Trump, grumpy.Biden won Wisconsin by over 20,000 votes but that didn't stop Trump and his supporters from attacking Wolfe, who again was confirmed by a republican state senate, and claiming that she was a secret democrat or Biden agent, among other baseless attacks.Earlier this month, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported on a campaign by some Republican state senators against confirming Wolfe for another term. https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2023/06/28/election-commission-fails-to-reappoint-wolfe-in-maneuver-to-keep-her-on-the-job/Iowa Governor Costs Taxpayers For Keeping SecretsThe Polk County District Court approved an agreement between the governor's office and three Iowa journalists and their media organizations following the Supreme Court's decision allowing an open records lawsuit to proceed in April.The Governor's office agreed to pay $135,000 (of tax payer money) in legal fees and costs incurred during the legal battle, as well as agreeing to undergo a one-year period of judicial oversight in regard to open records requests by the plaintiffs to ensure the office continues to comply with the state Open Records Act. In other words, Iowans will also be paying for judges to babysit the Governor's office because they can't play nice. Thomas Story, an attorney for the ACLU of Iowa, said:“Throughout this litigation, we have emphasized one crucial point: that nobody is above the law,” “The Iowa Supreme Court reinforced that point and set valuable precedent that supports the right of all Iowans to a transparent, responsive government at every level.”https://iowacapitaldispatch.com/2023/06/26/district-court-approves-settlement-in-open-records-lawsuit-against-governor/Missouri Independent, Arkansas Advocate, St. Louis Post Dispatch, Kansas Reflector, Wisconsin Examinor, and  Iowa Capital Dispatch

Heartland POD on Twitter - @TheHeartlandPOD https://heartlandpod.com/JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”  STORIES ON SHOW RED STATES ACCEPT BIDEN ADMINISTRATION MONEY, AGAIN The Biden admin has announced a $42.5 Billion project to connect every american to high speed broadband internet. And Missouri should see $1.7 billion of that money. Alabama is set to get about $1.4 billionArkansas just over $1 billionIndiana more than $850 millionKansas over $450,000Iowa over $400,00According to administration estimates some 24 million folks are without high speed internet access to their homes, many of which are located in the areas largely represented by and governed by Republican members of congress like Jason Smith in the Missouri 8th District one of the single most impoverished districts in America. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, noted Federal money glut who pretends to hate the government for political points said that the money will “greatly assist our ongoing investments in Missouri's broadband infrastructure”This comes as part of the Biden administrations “Internet For all” initiative. “What we're doing is, as I said, not unlike what Franklin Delano Roosevelt did when he brought electricity to nearly every American home and farm in our nation. Today (Vice President) Kamala (Harris) and I are making an equally historic investment to connect everyone in America to high speed internet, and affordable high speed internet, by 2030,”So far none of the Republican governors have denounced this redistribution of wealth as a massive government overreach or bloated spending. Wonder why? https://missouriindependent.com/2023/06/27/white-house-unveils-42-5b-to-connect-every-american-to-high-speed-broadband-internet/https://arkansasadvocate.com/2023/06/26/white-house-unveils-42-5b-to-connect-every-american-to-high-speed-broadband-internet/LIBRARY MEETING DRAWS A CROWDMore than 350 people crowded into a St. Charles County library board meeting Tuesday night, in Missouri, a new chapter in a fight about a library employee's clothing choices.The heated meeting included three hours of public comment, centered on a woman's complaint that when she visited a branch of the Library, an unnamed worker was wearing makeup, nail polish and also had… (gasp) a goatee. LGBTQ supporters were swift to push back on the woman's complaints, and they showed up in droves Tuesday night to counter complaints by the woman and her supporters.Some say the employee is dressing like a stripper, and only appropriate for night clubs. The public comment portion of the meeting lasted three hours before the board decided to end comment and allow others to simply email their diatribes. Sadie Anderson, who described themselves as being the partner of the library staff member, urged the library board to continue to support the employee.“My partner is having to do something that no person on earth should have to do, they are having to fight for their mere right to exist,” Anderson said. “My partner, myself, and every single person in this room should be able to express themselves and feel comfortable in the clothing they choose and wear those clothes without fear of ridicule. It is as simple as that.”https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/stcharles/more-than-350-people-pack-st-charles-library-meeting-in-fight-over-dress-code-lgbtq/article_363f3d66-1069-11ee-afd9-a7e1bfb0bc7d.htmlKANSAS VOTING RIGHTS CASE GOES SUPREMENo, they didn't add sour cream and tomatoes - but the Kansas election law from 2021 is being challenged in court and it's headed to the Kansas state supreme courtto review portions of a voting rights lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of mandates created in 2021 in response to election fraud conspiracy theories - all of which were lies.The question is whether Kansans' right to vote is undermined by state law restricting the number of advance ballots a person can deliver to an election office and the new state law requiring election volunteers to verify signatures on advance ballots.The plaintiffs challenging the laws filed have asked for an injunction during the pendency of the case.Davis Hammet with Loud Light, one of the groups involved in the case. said “It should be concerning to every Kansan, the idea that you do everything right, and then the state just alleges that someone didn't think your signature match so your vote isn't counted.”The law also created new penalties for touching somebody else's ballot, distributing ballots or altering the postmark on an advanced ballot. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed both bills, but was overridden.So if you're in Kansas, keep your hands and arms inside the voting booth at all times.Wisconsin Elections Commission Still Impacted By Trump's Big LieThe Wisconsin Elections Commission failed to reappoint administrator Meagan Wolfe in a vote Tuesday that three Democratic commission members are banking on to protect her from a Senate confirmation process - Wolfe is expected to lose a confirmation vote. Democrats argued a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling in 2022 allows Wolfe to remain in the seat indefinitely — defying the efforts of election deniers to oust her after falsely accusing her of helping to steal the 2020 election, a claim that has been shown to have no merit, and is simply put: Not true.Before the “Big Lie” of 2020, Wolfe was unanimously endorsed by the commission for the administrator's job in 2019 and confirmed by the Republican majority in the Senate. It appears that while she was qualified to do the job prior, the only change is that she told the truth in 2020 which made former President and current federal indictment facer, Donald Trump, grumpy.Biden won Wisconsin by over 20,000 votes but that didn't stop Trump and his supporters from attacking Wolfe, who again was confirmed by a republican state senate, and claiming that she was a secret democrat or Biden agent, among other baseless attacks.Earlier this month, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported on a campaign by some Republican state senators against confirming Wolfe for another term. https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2023/06/28/election-commission-fails-to-reappoint-wolfe-in-maneuver-to-keep-her-on-the-job/Iowa Governor Costs Taxpayers For Keeping SecretsThe Polk County District Court approved an agreement between the governor's office and three Iowa journalists and their media organizations following the Supreme Court's decision allowing an open records lawsuit to proceed in April.The Governor's office agreed to pay $135,000 (of tax payer money) in legal fees and costs incurred during the legal battle, as well as agreeing to undergo a one-year period of judicial oversight in regard to open records requests by the plaintiffs to ensure the office continues to comply with the state Open Records Act. In other words, Iowans will also be paying for judges to babysit the Governor's office because they can't play nice. Thomas Story, an attorney for the ACLU of Iowa, said:“Throughout this litigation, we have emphasized one crucial point: that nobody is above the law,” “The Iowa Supreme Court reinforced that point and set valuable precedent that supports the right of all Iowans to a transparent, responsive government at every level.”https://iowacapitaldispatch.com/2023/06/26/district-court-approves-settlement-in-open-records-lawsuit-against-governor/Missouri Independent, Arkansas Advocate, St. Louis Post Dispatch, Kansas Reflector, Wisconsin Examinor, and  Iowa Capital Dispatch

Abortion rights supporters are celebrating the Iowa Supreme Court's decision to decline to reinstate a six-week abortion ban last week. The Iowa Democratic Party's delegate selection plan was found non-compliant by national Democratic Party leaders. Plus, the story of one small Iowa town that became a popular destination for same-sex couples to tie the knot.

On today's Daily Signal Top News, we break down: Republican South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott is pushing back against former President Barack Obama. Sen. Scott Scott defended the parental rights group Moms for Liberty and condemned the Southern Poverty Law Center for using "race as a weapon" in putting the parental rights group on a map with Ku Klux Klan chapters.The man who shot and killed 11 people at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been found guilty of federal hate crime charges. The Iowa Supreme Court has blocked a 6-week abortion ban. Iowa currently allows abortions up to 20-weeks of pregnancy. Fox News is reportedly celebrating Pride month. Relevant LinksListen to other podcasts from The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/Get daily conservative news you can trust from our Morning Bell newsletter: DailySignal.com/morningbellsubscription Listen to more Heritage podcasts: https://www.heritage.org/podcastsSign up for The Agenda newsletter — the lowdown on top issues conservatives need to know about each week: https://www.heritage.org/agenda Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve and the crew play a game of alternate history, going back to a fictionalized year 2011 to interview Iowa Governor Bob Vander Plaats about his shirking of the 2009 Iowa Supreme Court ruling which legalized so-called same-sex marriage. The crew paints a picture about how the broader media and cultural world would have reacted if such a thing had happened. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices