Iowa public officials can meet new state requirements and strengthen public trust by attending upcoming Open Meeting and Open Records training sessions from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Community and Economic Development.

Under House File 706, all newly elected or appointed public officials in Iowa are now required to complete training on Open Meeting and Open Records. This includes city and county officials, board and commission members, municipal staff and extension council members. The course is approved by the Iowa Public Information Board and fulfills the state’s legal requirement.

Upcoming virtual sessions are scheduled:

Nov. 20, 10 a.m.–noon

Dec. 3, noon–2 p.m.

Dec. 4, 10 a.m.–noon

Dec. 10, 4:30–6:30 p.m.

Dec. 11, noon–2 p.m.

Dec. 16, noon–2 p.m.

Dec. 18, 4:

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