By Attorneys Beth Grob and Jim Wainwright The Legislature passed House File 718 which the Governor signed on May 4, 2023 (“HF718”). HF718 contains many provisions which affect how school districts conduct business and which also will require advance planning. Some important provisions: General Obligation Bond Elections: General Obligation Bond...
By Attorneys Kristin Cooper and Beth Grob Turmoil in the banking industry continues this week following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, the second and third largest bank failures in U.S. history (1). Headlines swirl about the effect the collapses will have on the municipal bond market,...
By Attorneys Miriam Van Heukelem, Elizabeth Heffernan and Jazmine Polk On March 22, 2023, Governor Reynolds signed Senate File 482, more commonly known as the “Bathroom Bill,” into law. This new law goes into effect immediately and includes a number of requirements and prohibitions pertaining to the use of bathrooms...
By Attorneys Jason Comisky and Elizabeth Burnett HF 418, enacted in 2021, provided that certain property previously classified as multiresidential is classified as residential for assessment years beginning on or after January 1, 2022. No corresponding changes were made to Iowa Code Section 441.21(4) which establishes the calculation used to...
By attorneys Danielle Haindfield and Conner Wasson The Iowa Department of Transportation’s vertical infrastructure advisory committee adjusted the competitive bid and quote thresholds applicable to public improvement projects with bid dates on or after January 1, 2023. School districts are subject to the new thresholds, but only as they relate...
By Attorneys Maria Brownell and Kristine Stone The Iowa Department of Transportation’s horizontal and vertical infrastructure advisory committees adjusted the competitive bid and quote thresholds applicable to public improvement projects with bid dates on or after January 1, 2023. Cities with a population of 50,000 or less must bid horizontal...
This client webinar will educate members of IEP teams about the legal importance of the Prior Written Notice (PWN) and how it is used when conflicts arise. We will cover the legal basics of the document, practical considerations, common misconceptions, consequences of non-compliance, and provide several real examples of quality...
By Attorneys Ann Smisek & Aaron Hilligas Here are the steps and important dates for the recertification election process for collective bargaining agreements that expire June 30, 2023. 1. Do you have a collective bargaining agreement or extension agreement in place for your bargaining units? If so, immediately email the...
Twenty-one attorneys from Ahlers & Cooney, P.C., a Des Moines-based law firm, were recently selected by their peers to be recognized in respective practice areas by The Best Lawyers in America® 2022 edition for Des Moines. Six attorneys were recognized as Ones to Watch. Best Lawyer of the Year® (2023...
By Attorney Rebecca Reif and Law Clerk Walker McDonald On June 23, 2022, the 50th anniversary of the passage of Title IX, the United States Department of Education released its anticipated proposed changes to the law’s regulations. Title IX is a federal law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex...
