10 May 2013

Loebsack Introduces Legislation to Support Student Success

By Joe Hand

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dave Loebsack recently introduced legislation to address the importance of increasing access to critical services in schools to address the non-academic factors that affect students' ability to learn. His legislation, the Reducing Barriers to Learning Act, would increase student access to school counselors, nurses, psychologists, social workers, specialized teachers, and community partners such as mental and physical health providers. Loebsack spoke about his legislation during an Education and the Workforce Committee hearing earlier this week. Video can be found here.

"As a former educator, I recognize the importance of focusing on all of the factors that contribute to student success in order to promote learning and safe and supportive school environments. Knowing who is available to help struggling students and those in need of more specialized supports is critical," said Loebsack. "The Reducing Barriers to Learning Act will increase student access to critical services so that we can better address the non-academic needs of students and help them learn in the classroom by addressing issues such as depression, low-self esteem, and speech and language disorders. This will not only set our children up for success both in school and in their future college and career pursuits, but will also support our teachers' efforts in the classroom."

Loebsack's bill would improve specialized instructional support services in schools and clarify the roles of specialized personnel to ensure they are able to best serve students' needs. It would also create a grant program to develop programs and train personnel dedicated to removing barriers to learning.

The Reducing Barriers to Learning Act is endorsed by the following organizations:

American Federation of Teachers

National Association of Social Workers

American Counseling Association

National Association of School Psychologists

School Social Work Association of America

American Council for School Social Work

National Association of Pupil Services Administrators

American Art Therapy Association

National Association of School Nurses

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YouTube - Videos from this email:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=hg_795Y1oVY

10 May 2013

Spring / Summer Master Classes

By Kim Furness

This season the Curtainbox will be offering two acting master classes, each appropriate for all levels of acting experience. In each class the student will learn how to analyze the written material to build a compelling performance. We will discuss and practice creating a character, defining relationships, determining specific intentions, and making bold, yet appropriate choices which will all lead to a strong and effective performance.

Monologue and Song Performance Class

Tuesday, June 28th from 6pm-9pm

The novice actor should come prepared to learn. We will provide you with a short monologue on the day of the class.

The actor with experience or who has taken class before should bring in a memorized monologue or song. The material should not exceed 2 minutes and 29 seconds. If the student chooses to bring a song, he/she must provide either a CD with the recorded accompaniment or bring in their own method of reproducing the accompaniment. Cuts of songs are appropriate if the full song is too time consuming. Whether preparing a song or monologue the student is encouraged, though not required, to bring in the written version of the material for reference during class.The student may bring one additional monologue or song which will be addressed as time allows.

CLASS FEE: $75.00 / Student

Scene Study

Tuesday, June 11th from 6pm-9pm

The student will be assigned a particular part in a scene well in advance so that the student has sufficient time to memorize the scene before the night of the class. Come prepared to learn and explore along with your classmates and scene partners.

CLASS FEE: $75.00

PLEASE NOTE: If you sign up for both classes you will get a $25.00 discount. Both classes for $125.00 .

To register: Please call Kim Furness with any questions you may have regarding our upcoming classes. You may register by downloading the registration form and mailing it in with payment. Or you may reserve a place in the class by phone, however, your place is not secure until payment is recieved. Please feel free to call with any questions you may have. Registration form is attached.

Looking forward to seeing you all in class!!

Kim Furness

10 May 2013

RIVER BANDITS-KERNELS POSTPONED THURSDAY

By Marco LaNave

Teams will finish series with doubleheader Friday at 5 p.m.; gates will open at 4 p.m.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (MAY 9, 2013) - Thursday night's game between the Quad Cities River Bandits and Cedar Rapids Kernels at Modern Woodmen Park has been postponed. The game will be made up in a doubleheader beginning at 5 p.m. Friday. Gates will open on Friday at 4 p.m., and all tickets for Thursday's game may be exchanged for any other 2013 home game.

Quad Cities (19-11) and Cedar Rapids (21-9) have yet to announced pitching matchups for the doubleheader, although the first major league rehab for the Quad Cities at Modern Woodmen Park in seven seasons is scheduled to be a two-inning outing by Astros right-hander Josh Fields on Friday night against the Cedar Rapids Kernels.

UP NEXT: Friday will feature a Fireworks show presented by Eastern Iowa Toyota Dealers, WLLR, and WQAD, and it's Home and Garden Night presented by Total Turf & Landscape, as the first 100 fans will receive a Garden Mat from Total Turf & Landscape. da voucher. It is also Blue Grass Community Night. Single-game tickets are on sale at the River Bandits box office at Modern Woodmen Park, by phone at 563-324-3000 and online at www.riverbandits.com. Season ticket and mini-plan packages start at just seven games and begin at less than $50. Call a River Bandits account representative today to choose your seats and get the details of our various mini-plan packages.

ABOUT THE BANDITS: The River Bandits will make one of the biggest improvements to Modern Woodmen Park since the ballpark was first built back in 1931! A new Ferris wheel, standing 112 feet over the playing field, is scheduled to open in early June, along with two new zip lines, a carousel, a Frog Hopper, new bounce houses and many other fun attractions. The team also boasts a new major league affiliate, the Houston Astros, and fans will see last year's No. 1 overall draft pick, Carlos Correa. The Astros will also make the very first selection in the major league draft this June and could have another top pick end up in the Quad Cities. With new rides, new attractions, new improvements, a new affiliate and future major league stars, this season will be one every fan will not want to miss!

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10 May 2013

Payment Limits Reform Included in Chairwoman's farm bill

By Grassley Press

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Senator Chuck Grassley released the following statement after the Chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture Committee today released her "mark" that will be the baseline for debate when the committee begins consideration of the bill on Tuesday. The bill includes payment limit reforms proposed by Grassley. Click here for information about Grassley's payment limits reform package that he introduced in the Senate. Click here for information about the support for Grassley's provisions during the budget debate.

"I appreciate Chairwoman Stabenow's continued commitment to farm program payments reform. When two-thirds of the farm payments go to the wealthiest 10 percent of farmers and there are loopholes that allow farm payments to go to non-farmers, Americans lose confidence that we're using taxpayer money responsibly. By including my reforms, Chairwoman Stabenow is putting forward a mark that is defensible and effective in this area.

"I was also pleased to see Congressman Fortenberry introduce companion legislation to my payment limits reform bill in the House today. As the House Agriculture Committee considers a farm bill it would send a strong message if the House included the common sense and meaningful payment limit reforms in Congressman Fortenberry's bill and that Senator Stabenow has included in her mark."

10 May 2013

Gov. Branstad signs nine bills into law

By Office of the Governor of Iowa

(DES MOINES) - Gov. Terry Branstad today signed the following bills into law:

House File 356 an Act relating to the statute of limitation periods in bringing suit and executing a judgment in an action on a claim for rent.

House File 487 an Act relating to a manufactured or mobile home retailer's application to a county treasurer for a certificate of title for a used mobile home or manufactured home.

House File 495 an Act relating to the residential landlord and tenant laws and related forcible entry and detainer laws and making penalties applicable

House File 545 an Act creating a new category of allowable expenditures from the Veterans Trust Fund.

House File 565 an Act relating to mechanic's liens and the mechanic's notice and lien registry.

House File 607 an Act relating to the state government, by providing for the transfer of powers and duties from the Agriculture Development Authority to the Iowa Finance Authority, the composition of the Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors, implementation of law by the board, and including effective date provisions.

House File 631 an Act modifying provisions applicable to the propane education and research council.

Senate File 438 an Act relating to real estate broker and real estate salesperson licensing fees and allocations from those fees, and making an appropriation.

Senate File 451 an Act relating to the taxation of rate-regulated water utilities by establishing rate-regulated water utility replacement tax, imposing a statewide rate-regulated water utility property tax, providing for the administration of the replacement tax and statewide property tax, providing penalties, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.

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10 May 2013

ASTROS SEND JOSH FIELDS TO PITCH REHAB IN QUAD CITIES

By Marco LaNave

Right-hander will be first player to rehab with Quad Cities at Modern Woodmen Park since 2006

DAVENPORT, Iowa (MAY 9, 2013) - Houston Astros right-hander Josh Fields is scheduled to make a rehab appearance at Modern Woodmen Park Friday at 7 p.m. against the Cedar Rapids Kernels. Fields is set to become the first major leaguer to have a rehab assignment with Quad Cities at Modern Woodmen Park since 2006.

Fields, 27, made his major league debut April 2 against the Texas Rangers. He was the first overall pick by Houston from Boston in the Major League Rule 5 draft in December. This season he pitched two consecutive scoreless relief outings of 1/3 inning each before being placed on the disabled list with a right forearm strain April 8, with the move retroactive to April 4. Fields has not pitched since April 3 against Texas and is scheduled to pitch two innings in Friday's game against the Kernels.

A native of Athens, Ga., Fields was originally selected by the Seattle Mariners out of the University of Georgia in the first round (20th overall) of the June 2008 draft. He was acquired by the Boston Red Sox with left-handed pitcher Erik Bedard in a three-team deal that included the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 31, 2011. He finished the 2012 season with the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox before being selected by Houston in the Rule 5 draft in December. His minor league totals in the Mariners and Astros systems include 132 games - all relief appearances - an 11-8 record, 3.57 ERA and 23 saves in 176 2/3 innings.

The last major leaguer to have a rehab assignment with the River Bandits was former St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Brian Tallet, who pitched at Peoria on May 17, 2011. The last major leaguer to rehab for the Quad Cities franchise in Davenport was former St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Mark Mulder on Aug. 6, 2006, against the Clinton LumberKings.

UP NEXT: Friday night will feature a Fireworks show presented by Eastern Iowa Toyota Dealers, WLLR, and WQAD, and it's Home and Garden Night presented by Total Turf & Landscape, as the first 100 fans will receive a Garden Mat from Total Turf & Landscape. Single game tickets are on sale at the River Bandits box office at Modern Woodmen Park, by phone at 563-324-3000 and online at www.riverbandits.com. Season ticket and mini-plan packages start at just seven games and begin at less than $50. Call a River Bandits account representative today to choose your seats and get the details of our various mini-plan packages.

09 May 2013

Iowa CRP Meetings for Landowners Prior to Signup Hosted by PF

By Pheasants Forever News

General CRP sign-up runs May 20th through June 14th

Iowa - May 7, 2013 - Pheasants Forever is hosting informational meetings across Iowa for landowners and agricultural producers in advance of the USDA Farm Service Agency's Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general sign-up that runs May 20^th through June 14^th. Led by Pheasants Forever Farm Bill Wildlife Biologists, landowners can learn how to increase their farm or ranch income while creating wildlife habitat in the process.

"It is Pheasants Forever's belief that there is room for conservation on every farm and ranch in the country," says Dave Nomsen, Pheasants Forever's Vice President of Government Affairs, "Just a look at recent history - from a wet cycle to a historic drought last year - showcases this need for conservation. Programs like CRP provide stability for producers on lower-yielding, tougher-to-farm acres, while simultaneously serving as America's top habitat tool for pheasants and quail."

At CRP informational meetings, Pheasants Forever Farm Bill Wildlife Biologists will discuss how the Conservation Reserve Program works, and provide landowners with expertise on increasing the chances of their acreage qualifying for the program. While a majority of meetings are occurring prior to the opening of CRP General Sign-Up 45, in some areas meetings extend into the first few weeks of the open sign-up period.

Nomsen encourages landowners to attend the meetings and to not assume there's no room for conservation practices in an era of record crop production and prices. "CRP rental rates may be significantly higher in some areas than in years past, some CRP practices allow for haying and grazing, others encourage pollinator habitat, and those pollinating insects are also necessary for agricultural production. Every farm in the country, whether it's 200 acres or 2,000 acres, has a percentage of acreage in production that annually loses money. So we're looking to work together with landowners to identify these areas and help their bottom line, and also help Pheasants Forever's bottom line of conserving wildlife habitat."

The CRP informational meetings are organized by Pheasants Forever, Quail Forever, the Farm Service Agency and the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Landowners who can't make a CRP informational meeting are encouraged to make an appointment with their local Pheasants Forever Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist or visit their local FSA office.

Pheasants Forever, including its quail conservation division, Quail Forever, is the nation's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to upland habitat conservation. Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever have more than 135,000 members and 730 local chapters across the United States and Canada. Chapters are empowered to determine how 100 percent of their locally raised conservation funds are spent, the only national conservation organization that operates through this truly grassroots structure.

Contact an Iowa Pheasants Forever Biologist

Iowa Pheasants Forever CRP Meeting Schedule

Biologist	Meeting Venue Name	Address	Town	County	State	Zip	Date	Time
Chris Hiher	Manchester Pizza Ranch	1100 W Main St.	Manchester	Delaware	IA	52057	5/16/2013	10AM
Chris Hiher	Swiss Valley Nature Center	13606 Swiss Valley Rd	Peosta	Dubuque	IA	52068	5/15/2013	1PM
Chris Hiher	Swiss Valley Nature Center	13606 Swiss Valley Rd	Peosta	Dubuque	IA	52068	5/15/2013	6PM
Eric Sytsma	Mossy Oak Properties	2044 HWY 5	Albia	Monroe	IA	52531	5/28/2013	6PM
Eric Sytsma	Drake Community Library	930 Park St	Grinnell	Poweshiek	IA	50112	5/21/2013	6PM
Eric Sytsma	ISU Extension Office	212 North I	Oskaloosa	Mahaska	IA	52577	5/23/2013	6PM
Jeff Potts	USDA Service Center	300 Chamber Dr	Anamosa	Jones	IA	52205	5/20/2013	12PM
Jeff Potts	Linn County Extension Office	383 Collins Rd. NE Suite 201	Cedar Rapids	Linn	IA	52402	5/14/2013	6PM
Jeff Potts	Central Park	12515 Central Park Rd	Center Junction	Jones	IA	52212	5/31/2013	5PM
Jeff Potts	Coggon Fire Station	101 N Railroad St	Coggon	Linn	IA	52218	5/22/2013	6:30PM
Jeff Potts	Fairfax Public Library	313 Vanderbilt Street	Fairfax	Linn	IA	52228	5/19/2013	3PM
Jeff Potts	Jones County Extension	800 N. Maple St. Suite 2	Monticello	Jones	IA	52310	5/21/2013	5:30PM
Jeff Potts	Mt. Vernon City Building	213 1st St. NW	Mt. Vernon	Linn	IA	52314	5/30/2013	7PM
Jeff Potts	Wickiup Hill Learning Center	10260 Morris Hill Road	Toddville	Linn	IA	52341	5/28/2013	7PM
Matt Allen	ISU Extension Office	304 E 7th St	Logan	Harrison	IA	51546	5/23/2013	9:30AM
Tyler Bass	Jackson Building	Madison County Fairgrounds	Winterset	Madison	IA	50273	5/23/2013	6PM

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Pheasants Forever is dedicated to the conservation of pheasants, quail and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public awareness, education and land management policies and programs.

09 May 2013

Davenport, North Scott history students advance to national contest

By Jeff Morgan

32 Iowa students win National History Day in Iowa contest

Students advance to national contest at University of Maryland next month

DES MOINES - Thirty-two Iowa students took top honors in a statewide history contest this week and will represent Iowa at the National History Day competition next month at the University of Maryland.

The 32 students competed against 375 other students in the junior division (grades 6-8) of the National History Day in Iowa contest this week at the State Historical Museum of Iowa in Des Moines. The students join 38 other Iowa students who competed last week in the NHD in Iowa senior division (grades 9-12) in advancing to the 2013 Kenneth E. Behring National History Day Contest held June 9-14, 2013, at the University of Maryland.

The group of 70 Iowa students will compete for scholarships and cash prizes against nearly 2,500 students from the United States, Guam, America Samoa, Department of Defense Schools in Europe, and Shanghai, China

National History Day is an academic-enrichment program that helps students learn about historical issues, ideas, people and events. The year-long academic adventure fosters students' enthusiasm for learning and encourages them to use primary, secondary, community and statewide resources on a subject of their choice related to an annual theme. The theme for 2013 is "Turning Points in History: People, Ideas, Events.

Working individually or collaboratively in groups of two to five, students compete in the following categories: historical papers, individual and group exhibits, documentaries, performances and websites. Nearly 10,000 Iowa students competed in the program this year, with winners at school and district competitions advancing to the state contests in Des Moines.

In addition to helping students discover the world of the past, the NHD program helps them develop the following attributes that are critical for future success:

critical thinking and problem-solving skills
research and reading skills
oral and written communication and presentation skills
self-esteem and confidence
a sense of responsibility for and involvement in the democratic process

The NHD in Iowa program has been coordinated by the State Historical Society of Iowa since 1994 and is sponsored by the State Historical Society, Inc., and the History Channel. More information about NHD in Iowa is available at www.iowahistory.org or by contacting Millie Frese at 515-281-6860 or millie.frese@iowa.gov.

Following is the list of this year's NHD in Iowa junior division national qualifiers:

(Category)

(Community)

(Student(s))

(Title of Project)

(School)

(Teacher(s))

Junior Historical Paper

Johnston

Brooke Thacker

Common Sense: Turning Colonists into Freedom Fighters

Johnston Middle School

Kathy Paul

Storm Lake

Wendy Leyva

Insulin: An Elixir Of Life

Storm Lake Middle School

Priscilla Robinson

Junior Individual Exhibit

Eldridge

Matt Griebe

D?Day: Turning the Tide of WWII, Operation Overlord

North Scott Junior High School

Chris Green

Johnston

Allie Tubbs

Jackie Robinson Turns the Tide in Baseball History

Summit Middle School

Colleen Ites

Junior Group Exhibit

Eldridge

Brady Frank, Adelyn Carmody, Benjamin Stutting

Kristallnacht "Night of Broken Glass": A Turning Point in Jewish History

North Scott Junior High School

Chris Green

Akron

Emmy Knuth, Danika Smith, Rose Witt

Chernobyl: Fatal Disaster, Turning Point in Nuclear Energy

Akron?Westfield Community School

Colleen Westergard, Val Philips

Junior Individual Documentary

Estherville

Lizzy Herrick

Sesame Street: T is for Turning Point

Lincoln Central Middle School

Jean Hoffman

Eldridge

Michael Mohr

Henry Wallace: Hybridization of Corn, Turning Agriculture on its Ear

North Scott Junior High School

Chris Green

Junior Group Documentary

Council Bluffs

Sam Hulett, Ben Price

Star Wars

Kirn Middle School

Deb Masker

Akron

Nick Schnell, Eric Cottrell, Michael Ford

Sputnik 1: A Small Object that Created a Huge Impact

Akron?Westfield Community School

Colleen Westergard, Val Philips

Junior Individual Performance

Akron

Makayla Swancutt

Antietam: A Crossroad to Freedom

Akron?Westfield Community School

Colleen Westergard, Val Philips

Davenport

Mickey Sloat

Game, Set, and (Pay) Match: Playing for Equity in Women's Sports

Williams Intermediate

Beth Miller

Junior Group Performance

Akron

Cameron Wahlberg, Daniel Martinsen, Skyler Briggs, Charlie Anderson

Teddy Roosevelt: Turning Tables on Corporations

Akron?Westfield Community School

Colleen Westergard, Val Philips

Fairfield

Anuja Pharasi, Dayna Price, Savannah Kelley

Nellie Bly: Benefiting Humanity One Word at a Time

Fairfield Middle School

Tena Nelson

Junior Individual Web Sites

LeMars

Kyle Marek

Civilian Conservation Corps

LeMars Middle School

Jeanne Rust

Johnston

Nikki Hobson

Nellie Bly: Paving the Way for a Society with Women in the Workforce

Johnston Middle School

Kathy Paul

Junior Group Web Sites

Nevada

Rebeka Bell, Madison Huynh

The Seneca Falls Convention: Crossroads in Women's Rights

Nevada Middle School

Randy Davis

Storm Lake

Cody Baker, Kayla Joyner

The Eisenhower Interstate System: Our Road to a Stronger Nation

Storm Lake Middle School

Priscilla Robinson

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The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs is responsible for developing the state's interest in the areas of the arts, history and other cultural matters with the advice and assistance from its two divisions, the State Historical Society of Iowa and the Iowa Arts Council. The DCA preserves, researches, interprets and promotes an awareness and understanding of local, state and regional history and stimulates and encourages the study and presentation of the performing and fine arts and public interest and participation in them. It implements tourism-related art and history projects as directed by the general assembly and designs a comprehensive, statewide, long-range plan with the assistance of the Iowa Arts Council to develop the arts in Iowa. More information about DCA is available at www.culturalaffairs.org.

09 May 2013

Recent Amendments and New Rules.

By Iowa Judicial Branch

The following documents are amendments to the Iowa Court Rules or new court rules recently approved by the Iowa Supreme Court.

In the Matter of Amendments to Iowa Court Rules Chapter 9 (May 9, 2013)

	Child Support Guidelines Effective July 1, 2013

		Order (69 kb)

Chapter 9, Child Support Guidelines (2168 kb)

Child Support Guidelines Review Committee Final Report (2595 kb)


In the Matter of Amendments to Rules of Appellate Procedure and Organization and Procedures of Appellate Courts in Chapters 6 and 21 of the Iowa Court Rules (March 5, 2013)

	The Iowa Supreme Court has approved rules governing electronic appellate processes. The rules, to be contained in the Chapter 16 court rules pertaining to EDMS, are prospective only. The court will announce an effective date for the rules and for implementation of electronic filing in the appellate courts at a later date.

		Order (63 kb)


In the Matter of Amendments to Rules of Appellate Procedure and Organization and Procedures of Appellate Courts in Chapters 6 and 21 of the Iowa Court Rules (March 5, 2013)

	The Iowa Supreme Court has amended the rules of appellate procedure contained in chapter 6 of the Iowa Court Rules and has rescinded and rewritten the rules governing the organization and procedures of appellate courts contained in Chapter 21 of the Iowa Court Rules. Effective May 3, 2013

		Order (74 kb)

Chapter 6 and Chapter 21 (116 kb)


In the Matter of Adoption of an Emeritus Pro Bono Practice Rule (March 1, 2013)

	The Iowa Supreme Court has adopted an emeritus pro bono practice rule (Iowa Court Rule 31.19) that encourages retired or retiring Iowa attorneys, including attorneys licensed in other states, to provide volunteer legal services on behalf of legal aid organizations serving low income persons in Iowa. Effective immediately

		Order and Rule Amendments (323 kb)


In the Matter of New Rule of Civil Procedure (December 6, 2012)

	The Iowa Supreme Court has approved the addition of rule 1.1702 to the Iowa Rules of Civil Procedure providing a uniform process for interstate depositions and discovery.

		Supervisory Order (157 kb)


In the Matter of Amendments to the Iowa Court Rules (November 8, 2012)

	Forms Regarding Appointment of Counsel Temporarily adopting the attached forms, effective immediately. Forms permanently take effect January 7, 2013.

		Supervisory Order and Forms Regarding Appointment of Counsel (294 kb)


In the Matter of Iowa Court Rule 31.16 (Sept. 13, 2012)

	Registration of House Counsel Effective immediately

		Order (49 kb)

Chapter 31 (272 kb)


In the Matter of Standard Forms of Pleadings for Small Claims Actions (Sept. 13, 2012)

	Chapter 3 of the Iowa Court Rules -- Form 3.27:Verification of Account Effective immediately

		Order (90 kb)

Chapter 3, Form 3.27 (45 kb)


In the Matter of Amendments to the Iowa Court Rules Governing Lawyer Advertising (August 28, 2012)

	Effective January 1, 2013

		Order and Chapter 32 (1114 kb)


In the Matter of Amendments to Iowa Court Rules 35.17 and 42.1 (August 24, 2012)

	Effective immediately

		Order, Rule 35.17 and 42.1 (66 kb)


In the Matter of Amendment of Iowa Court Rule 35.1 (August 24, 2012)

	Effective immediately

		Order, Rule 35.1 (56 kb)


In the Matter of Amendments to Iowa Court Rules Regulating Admission to the Bar (July 13, 2012)

	Effective immediately

		Order, Rule 31.11(3), and OPR change to rule 31.12 (119 kb)


In the Matter of Chapter 13 of the Iowa Court Rules (July 5, 2012)

		Supervisory Order, Chapter 13 (516 kb)


In the Matter of Chapter 13 of the Iowa Court Rules (June 29, 2012)

		Order, Chapter 13 and Forms (1418 kb)


In the Matter of Amendments to Rules of Appellate Procedure (May 21, 2012)

	6.1005 Regarding Frivolous Appeals and Withdrawal of Counsel (Including Related Changes to Other Rules) Effective immediately

		Order (147 kb)

Rule 6.1005 (194 kb)


In the Matter of Standard Forms of Pleadings for Small Claims Actions (May 7, 2012)

	Chapter 3 of the Iowa Court Rules is rescinded effective July 1, 2012, and revised Chapter 3 is adopted. Until July 1, 2012, parties may use either the current pleadings forms or the new pleadings forms.

		Order (129 kb)

Chapter 3 -- Small Claims forms (711 kb)


In the Matter of Amendments to Iowa Court Rules Regulating the Practice of Law (May 2, 2012)

	Amendments concerning the attorney disciplinary process, client trust account reconciliation and record retention procedures, continuing legal education, and the bar exam. Amended effective immediately

		Nunc Pro Tunc (59 kb)

OPR Rules Revisions (Strikethrough version) (4618 kb)

OPR Rules Revisions (Final version) (396 kb)


In the Matter of Amendments to Iowa Court Rule 32:7.4 (March 12, 2012)

	The Court adds Veterans Law to the list of fields of practice and specialization.

		Order (80 kb)


Iowa Courts Rules

	The Chief Justice has signed a supplemental order specifying the effective date of the amendment to Rule 41.3(2)

		Supplemental Order (35 kb)


Iowa Court Rules (February 20, 2012)

	Amendments concerning the attorney disciplinary process, client trust account reconciliation and record retention procedures, continuing legal education, and the bar exam. Amended effective immediately

		Order (183 kb)

Amendments (10043 kb)

Summary of Amendments (87 kb)


In the Matter of Amendment to Chapter 11 (December 30, 2011)

	New Standards of Conduct for Mediators is based on the 2005 Model Standards of Conduct for Mediators. Prior to publication of the new standards, the Iowa Code Editor's office has revised the numbering format of the new standards. In addition, the court has made punctuation and grammatical changes to the new standards.

		Nunc Pro Tunc (361 kb)


In the Matter of Amendments to Iowa Court Rules Chapter 46.13(4) (December 12, 2011)

	Causes for disciplinary action.

		Order and Amendment (338 kb)


In the Matter of Amendments to Iowa Court Rules Chapter 12 (November 14, 2011)

	Earlier this year, the General Assembly approved statutory changes that prohibit the possession, receipt, and shipment of firearms and ammunition by a person found by a court to be mentally ill. To comply with this legislation, the court amended two forms used for civil commitments pursuant to Chapter 229 of the Iowa Code.

		Order (1202 kb)

Forms - Rule 12.36 - Form 3 and Form 13 (762 kb)


Iowa Court Rules (November 10, 2011)

	Amendment to chapter 11 of the Iowa Court Rules? Adoption of Standards of Conduct for Mediators Summary?At the recommendation of the Iowa State Bar Association, the American Academy of Alternate Dispute Resolution Attorneys, and others, the court replaces chapter 11 of the Iowa Court Rules, "Rules Governing Standards of Practice for Lawyer Mediators in Family Disputes," with new standards of conduct for mediators. The current standards have changed little since their adoption in 1987. The new standards mirror the 2005 Model Standards of Conduct for Mediators with one exception. The court added a provision concerning the scope of the rules. This provision provides that the "standards apply to mediators who are lawyers licensed to practice law in Iowa, mediators who participate in any mediation program approved by a court of this state, and mediators in any matter required to be mediated by an Iowa court order or rule." The standards for mediators in the prior version of chapter 11 applied to lawyer mediators in family disputes only. The new standards take effect January 1, 2012.

		Order and Amended Rule (352 kb)


Iowa Rules of Civil Procedure (November 30, 2010)

	Amendment to Rules of Civil Procedure 1.909 -- The supreme court amends Iowa Rule of Civil Procedure 1.909, setting the fee for late settlement of jury trials, to include a party's waiver of jury trial within the rule's time frame. Temporarily amended, effective immediately Permanently effective January 28, 2011

		Order and amended rule (479 kb)


Iowa Court Rules (November 24, 2010)

	Amendment to Rule 41.12 requires all lawyers newly admitted by examination to complete a basic skills course on Iowa law within one year after admission to the Iowa bar. The supreme court amends the rule to permit new lawyers to take the basic skills course during the time between completion of the bar examination and admission to practice. Effective immediately

		Order and amended rule (565 kb)


Iowa Rules of Civil Procedure (August 3, 2010)

	Amendments to Rules of Civil Procedure 1.1007 and 1.1008--Time to file certain post-ruling motions These amendments increase the amount of time that a party has to file certain post-ruling motions. The court increased the time to file such motions from ten days after the filing of a verdict to fifteen days after the filing of a verdict. This additional time is intended to address case processing delays that cut into the time parties have to file such motions. These delays are the on-going consequence of the severe cuts in the judicial branch budget over the past decade. Efffective August 9, 2010

		Amendment (483 kb)

Supervisory Order (638 kb)


Amendment to Code of Judicial Conduct (June 23, 2010)

	Amendment to Application Section Summary ? This amendment is a technical correction. Effective immediately

		Amendment (342 kb)


Amendment to Rule of Criminal Procedure 2.19(4) (June 17, 2010)

	Amendment to Rule of Criminal Procedure 2.19(4) Reporting Opening Statements and Closing Arguments?This amendment requires the reporting of opening statements and final arguments in a criminal trial. The former version of the rule required reporting of these remarks only upon request of a party. The purpose of this amendment is to ensure that a complete record of all aspects of a trial exists to enable a complete review of a case on appeal. Under the former rule, the absence of a record of opening statements and closing arguments frequently hampered appellate review, particularly with regard to questions of error preservation and prejudice. Effective August 16, 2010

		Order and Rule (239 kb)


Rule 22.28 Report Form (May 27, 2010)

	Amended form for filing transcript income and expense reports.

		Supervisory Order (589 kb)


Amendment to Rule of Judicial Administration (May 27, 2010)

	Amendments to Rule 22.28(7) ?Court Reporter Transcript Income and Expense Reports Summary?In response to feedback from court reporters regarding the work involved in producing these reports and confusion about certain reporting requirements, the court amended the rule to require only one report a year (May 1) rather than two reports a year. Effective immediately

		Order and rule (271 kb)


Rules for Expanded Media Coverage (May 27, 2010)

	Amendment to Rule 25.3?Witness Objection to Request for Media Coverage Summary?At the request of the Clerks' Manual Committee, the court amended this rule to provide that a witness is entitled to assistance from the clerk of court in providing copies of the witness's objection to EMC coverage to attorneys, parties, the presiding judge, the district court administrator, and the media coordinator. Effective immediately

		Order and rule (394 kb)


Rule of Appellate Procedure (May 27, 2010)

	Procedure 6.1401 Form 5?TPR and CINA Expedited Appeal Summary?The Iowa Court of Appeals recommended these changes to the CINA/TPR petition form for the purpose of obtaining more direction and information from an appellant regarding the issues being raised on appeal. Effective immediately

		Order and form (1457 kb)


Rules of Civil Procedure (May 26, 2010)

	Amendment to Rule of Civil Procedure 1.1013(1) ?Fee for Petition to Vacate or Modify a Judgment Summary?Earlier this year, the court amended this rule to require the payment of a filing fee when filing a motion or petition for vacating or modifying a judgment. Later, the court was informed of confusion among clerks of court and attorneys about the application of this rule, particularly with respect to small claims cases. Clerks of court asked for guidance. To clarify the rule, the court adopted this amendment. The amendment clarifies that a petition of this nature when filed in small claims shall require payment of the fee for filing a small claims case set forth in section 631.6(1)(a). Currently, the filing fee for small claims cases is $85. Effective July 24, 2010

		Order and rule (641 kb)


Iowa Court Rules (April 30, 2010)

	Adopted effective May 3, 2010

		Order (17337 kb)

Chapter 51, Code of Judicial Conduct (16861 kb)

22.12 Senior Judges (767 kb)

22.22 Gifts (661 kb)

32:1.12 Professional Conduct (237 kb)


Iowa Rules of Civil Procedure (March 9, 2010)

	1.431 Motion practice 1.1013 Procedure for vacating or modifying judgment Adopted, effective May 10, 2010

		Amendments (650 kb)


Iowa Court Rules (March 9, 2010)

	Rule 22.30 -- Use of signature facsimile Amended, effective immediately

		Order and amended rule (568 kb)


Iowa Court Rules (January 19, 2010)

	Chapter 31--Admission to the Bar Chapter 39--Client Security Commission Chapter 41--Continuing Legal Education Amended, effective immediately

		Order and amended rules (1599 kb)


Iowa Rules of Civil Procedure (January 7, 2010)

	1.431 Motion practice 1.909 Fee for late settlement of jury trial Adopted, effective March 8, 2010

		Amended rules (445 kb)


Iowa Court Rules (January 6, 2010)

	Court Records Chapter 20 Adopted, effective immediately

		Order and new rules (382 kb)


Iowa Rule of Appellate Procedure (December 18, 2009)

	Rule 6.702 Filing fees and copies Effective immediately

		Order and rule (435 kb)


Iowa Rule of Civil Procedure (November 12, 2009)

	1.442(5) Filing of pleadings or papers with the court

		Supervisory Order and amended rule (468 kb)


Iowa Court Rules (November 12, 2009)

	Rule 22.39 Staffing offices of clerks of court Rule 22.40 Public business hours of offices of clerks of court

		Order and Rules (365 kb)


Iowa Court Rules (November 9, 2009)

	Rule 22.28 Transcripts - transcript fee and expense report Amended, effective immediately

		Order and Amended Rules 22.28 (657 kb)

Supervisory Order and Rule 22, 28 Report (578 kb)

Staff Summary (768 kb)


Iowa Rules of Criminal Procedure (October 28, 2009)

	State's duty to disclose witnesses Amended, effective immediately

		Rule 2.11(12) (2045 kb)

Staff Explanation (211 kb)

Nunc Pro Tunc (1670 kb)


Iowa Court Rules (October 12, 2009)

	Basic skills course requirement Effective immediately

		Rule 41.12 (new) (483 kb)


Iowa Rules of Civil Procedure (August 10, 2009)

	Deposition subpoena 1.715 Court reporter memorandum 1.903(3) Judgment on the pleadings 1.954 Subpoena 1.1701 Forms 12,13, 14 and 15, 1.1901 Effective October 9, 2009

		New Rules and forms (4849 kb)


Iowa Court Rules (August 10, 2009)

	Oral Argument, Rule 21.24 Effective immediately

		Amended rule (273 kb)


Iowa Court Rules (August 10, 2009)

	Admission to the Bar Rules 31.12, 35.1, 39.14, 42.7, 47.3, and 47.5 Amended, effective immediately Rule 47.6 adopted Old Rules 47.6-47.12 renumbered Effective immediately

		Order and amendments (1847 kb)


Iowa Court Rules (July 27, 2009)

	Rules 35.19, 35.20, 35.21 Filing Certificates of Noncompliance Effective immediately

		Amended Rules (1831 kb)


Iowa Court Rules (June 29, 2009)

	Service by e-mail Iowa Rule of Civil Procedure 1.453 Iowa Rule of Criminal Procedure 2.34 Temporarily amended, effective immediately Permanently effective August 28, 2009 Emancipation of minors Rules of Juvenile Procedure 8.35 Temporarily adopted, effective immediately Permanently effective August 28, 2009

		Supervisory Order and amendments (768 kb)


Iowa Rules of Appellate Procedure 6.701(7) (June 29, 2009)

	Service by e-mail Rule 6.701(7) Effective immediately

		Order and rule (201 kb)


Iowa Court Rules ( June 3, 2009)

	Organization of Appellate Courts; Judicial Administration Rules 21.24(3) and 22.30 are amended Effective immediately

		Amended rules (586 kb)


Iowa Court Rules (June 3, 2009)

	Admission to the Bar Rule 31.18 adopted Rules 31.14 and 31.25 forms 1 and 2 are amended Effective immediately

		Chapter 31 (4765 kb)


Iowa Court Rules (April 9, 2009)

	31.2 Admission to the Bar Effective immediately

		Amended Rule (336 kb)


Iowa Court Rules (April 9, 2009)

	25.5 Expanded Media Coverage Effective immediately

		Amended Rule (318 kb)


Iowa Court Rules (April 9, 2009)

	9.8(2) Child Support Guidelines Correction to guidelines that take effect on July 1

		Amended Rule (251 kb)


Iowa Court Rules (April 3, 2009)

	Iowa Rules of Evidence 5.502 Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product 5.615 Exclusion of witnesses 5.803 Hearsay exceptions 5.804 Hearsay exceptions 5.807 Residual Exception Effective June 1, 2009

		new Rules of Evidence (1527 kb)


Iowa Rules of Criminal Procedure (April 3, 2009)

	Rule 2.4(6), 2.5(3) and 2.11(11) Temporarily amended, effective immediately Permanently effective June 1, 2009

		Supervisory Order and amendments (2049 kb)


Iowa Court Rules (March 25, 2009)

	Amendments to Rules of Evidence 5.803, 5.902, and 5.1101 Effective May 25, 2009

		Amendments to Chapter 5 (940 kb)


Iowa Court Rule 12.36 (March 9, 2009)

	Forms 32 and 33 Effective May 11, 2009

		Forms (663 kb)


Iowa Court Rules Chapter 9 (March 9, 2009)

	Child Support Guidelines Effective July 1, 2009

		Chapter 9, Guidelines and Worksheet (2441 kb)


Iowa Rules of Criminal Procedure 2.4(6) and 2.5(3) (December 23, 2008)

	Minutes of evidence--witness information Temporarily amended, effective immediately Effective February 23, 2009

		Chapters 2.4(6) and 2.5(3) (619 kb)


Iowa Court Rules Chapter 6-Appellate Rules (October 31, 2008) Iowa Rules of Civil Procedure 1.1010 and 1.1401 - 1.1412 Iowa Rule of Criminal Procedure 2.73 Iowa Rule of Juvenile Procedure 8.21

	Effective January 1, 2009

		Chapter 6 and Amended Rules (30755 kb)


Iowa Court Rules Chapters 22 and 51 (October 31, 2008)

	Senior judge program Effective January 1, 2009

		Chapters 22 and 51 (1610 kb)


Iowa Court Rules 31.12 and 31.13 (October 16, 2008)

	Admission on motion Effective immediately

		Rules 31.12 and 31.13 (1183 kb)


Iowa Court Rules Chapters 12 and 13 (October 1, 2008)

	Involuntary commitment proceedings Effective December 15, 2008

		Chapters 12 and 13 (1081 kb)


Iowa Court Rules 31.3, 31.4 and 31.5 (September 17, 2008)

	Iowa Bar Examination Effective immediately

		Admission to the Bar, Chapter 31 (1228 kb)


Iowa Rule of Civil Procedure 1.422 (July 31, 2008)

	Protected information Effective October 1, 2008 Delayed until further order

		Rule 1.422 (141 kb)


Iowa Rules of Civil Procedures 1.903 and Rule 1.1901 Form 12 (July 31, 2008)

	Trial of issues Court Reporter memorandum Effective October 1, 2008

		Rule 1.1901 and Rule 1.1901 Form 12 (143 kb)


Iowa Court Rules Chapter 23 (June 27, 2008)

	Time Standards for case processing, notice of civil trial-setting conference and trial scheduling order Effective September 1, 2008

		Chapter 23 (1836 kb)


Iowa Rules of Civil Procedures 1.906 (June 27, 2008)

	Civil trial-setting conference Effective September 1, 2008

		Rule 1.906 (452 kb)


Iowa Rule of Civil Procedure 1.1901 and Iowa Rule of Criminal Procedure 2.32 (June 26, 2008)

	Rule of Civil Procedure 1.901 forms 8 and 9 Rule of Criminal Procedure 2.32 forms 1 and 2 Temporary adoption of amendments by supervisory order Permanent effective date September 1, 2008

		Rules 1.1901 and 2.32 (1350 kb)

Supervisory Order (198 kb)


Approved Iowa court forms for child support modification (June 16, 2008)

		Order (128 kb)

Court Forms

09 May 2013

This Week in Downtown Davenport May 9 - May 15

By QC Chamber

Hello!

Happy Mother's Day to all those Mom's out there! Be sure to take advantage of our annual Mother's Day Promotions featuring a variety of items and events. Find unique gifts at Beaux Arts Fair at the Figge and take Mom out for brunch at Modern Woodmen Park, Hotel Blackhawk, or another one of our great downtown restaurants. Don't forget to peruse some quality crafts and flowers during Mother's Day at the Farmer's Market, too!

"The Queen of Clean Comedy" takes the stage at the Adler Theater tonight! Take in a healthy dose of laughter from Chonda Pierce as she shows off a whole bag of new tricks you won't want to miss. The Talent on Parade Dance Competition is also at the Adler this weekend, so plan to cheer on those that choose to dance their hearts out.

Rap music's newest breakout sensation makes his way to the River Music Experience this Friday when Calliko presents Swagfest 3.0. See what makes people compare this special artist to Nelly, Eminem, and Kanye West. On Saturday, spend An Evening with Bob Dorr & the Blue Band to help celebrate the band's 32nd anniversary! You may even get to request a song or two.

Explore the artwork presented by Pleasant Valley Elementary School this Saturday in the Young Artists at the Figge Exhibition. If you haven't seen the American POP Art Exhibition yet, head on out tonight and participate in a gallery talk that focuses on the artwork and artists involved. The German American Heritage Center also has a new exhibit opening this weekend! For those photography lovers, make sure you take the time to see the Double Expose: Prints of Past and Present Exhibition.

In need of a date night? Sip on fine wine with a partner at the 5 Course Wine Dinner this Friday at Hotel Blackhawk's Bix Bistro. Treat yourself to a night of fine conversation over an assortment of courses that highlight the fine wine portfolio of Opolo Vineyards. Don't forget about Brady Street Pub's Mugz Club Special Tapping on Friday, too!

Round up the family and head to River's Edge for their Family Friday Night Skate Night! Spend the night skating, laughing, and bonding with the family to kick-off summer. Or, cheer on your local River Bandits at one of their home games this week. It's a great way to enjoy this spring weather!

See you downtown!

This Week's Events: May 9 - May 15

Thursday, May 9

American POP Art! Art Talk

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

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