In a landmark decision making it easier for citizens to sue government officials who violate their rights, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled that a Democratic appointee can seek damages for alleged political retaliation he suffered under former Republican Gov. Terry …
Iowa Workers’ Compensation Commissioner Christopher J. Godfrey will resign to take a federal position, but will continue pursuing a lawsuit alleging Gov. Terry Branstad and aides illegally bullied him, he said. Godfrey has accepted an appointment as chairman and chief …
The Iowa Supreme Court has set a date to hear arguments in a lawsuit filed by the state’s workers’ compensation commissioner against Gov. Terry Branstad. Justices say they’ll hear attorney arguments at 7 p.m. March 4 in the Supreme Court …
Gov. Terry Branstad has issued a disaster proclamation for another eight counties hit by recent storms and flooding. Branstad made the announcement Wednesday. On Tuesday he issued a similar proclamation for 13 counties. The counties covered by the proclamation are: …
