Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Susan Christensen is recommending a reduction in the number of private attorneys the state is paying to oversee some court proceedings, like pre-trial hearings. They’re called magistrates and Iowa law requires at least one magistrate per county. “Magistrates in our state are part-time judicial officers and they are permitted to […]
Closed in 2024, central Iowa wildlife refuge plans to reopen visitor center
The Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge near Des Moines plans to continue environmental education and renovate its visitor center that’s been
