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SESSION 1
Local Control
While the Iowa Constitution grants local governments “home rule” powers, local communities have accused the state of infringing on those powers in recent years – on issues from fireworks, masks, rental housing and more. Is this partisanship or are impacts deeper? Why does this matter? What impact does this have on political representation?
Moderated by Erin Murphy
Held on October 13, 2022 at 9:15AM
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Bill Peterson
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Alan Kemp
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Ross Wilburn
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SESSION 3
Name, Image and Likeness Laws for Student Athletes
The ability for college players to earn money from their name image and likeness has led to a number of collectives and opportunities for athletes and fans to forge new relationships. Meanwhile, Iowa became the 15th state in August in which high school athletes could begin to earn money from use of their name, image or likeness. We’ll discuss what this means for athletes, programs and fans as the era of NIL takes hold.
Moderated by John Steppe
Held on October 13, 2022 at 2:10PM
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Brad Heinrichs
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Lyla Clerry
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David Harris
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SESSION 4
The Links of Domestic Abuse and Homicide
Domestic violence homicides continued an upward trend in 2021 to the highest levels seen in at least 10 years. More than half of all Iowans killed in a domestic violence incident were killed with a gun. What is – or could – be done to lower domestic violence deaths? Why are they spiking now and what can Iowans do to reduce domestic violence across the state?
Moderated by Trish Mehaffey
Held on October 13, 2022 at 3:15PM
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Jodi Bowden-Fuentes
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Sandi Tibbetts Murphy
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Lisa Ambrose
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Nick Maybanks
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Laura Hessburg
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SESSION 5
The Big Idea: Keeping Balance in the Judiciary
A fair and independent judicial branch is a key piece of a democratic form of government. The independence – including free from outside influences – helps judges stick the facts of the case and ignore other influences. Once hailed as a gold standard in judicial selection, there have been challenges in the judicial selection process, significant wave of retirements meaning Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has appointed the majority of the court. A global pandemic also impacted how the courts have done business. How is the court doing at managing against outside influences and working to preserve its balance?
Moderated by Tom Barton
Held on October 13, 2022 at 4:20PM
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Connie Ryan
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Chief Justice Susan Christensen
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Henry Hamilton
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SESSION 6
School Choice
While multiple school choice measures stalled in the Republican-controlled Iowa Legislature last year, they’re expected to again be a major theme when lawmakers return to Des Moines in January. What’s fueling the push? What do the proposals mean for students, public and private schools? What will these measures mean for Iowa’s rural districts?
Moderated by Erin Murphy
Held on October 14, 2022 at 10:10AM
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Trish Wilger
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Melissa Peterson
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Drew Klein
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Margaret Buckton
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SESSION 7
Protecting our elders: Iowa's new Elder Abuse law
Elder abuse became a specific criminal offense under a new law that took effect July 1. The new laws – which establish criminal penalties -- also address theft, assault and financial exploitation of those over age 60. We’ll talk about the impacts the laws are expected to have as well as why the laws were necessary in the first place.
Moderated by Tom Barton
Held on October 14, 2022 at 11:15AM
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Brad Anderson
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Robyn Mills
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Larry Kudej
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Chantelle Smith
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