Here's what advanced and failed in the Iowa Legislature's second deadline of 2026 State lawmakers faced their second major deadline of the legislative session this week to narrow down the bills under consideration at the Iowa Capitol.

None of the anti-library (anti-intellectual freedom) bills made it through the second funnel in the Iowa legislature. Parts of bills could reappear as amendments to other bills, so stay vigilant.
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Take Action HF 284 SF 235 SF 238

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SF 235 passed subcommittee 2/25.

HF 284 2/25 Ed Committee -> 2/26 11 am
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SF 238 Subcommittee 2/26, 10 AM lnkd.in/gTXmTqjA

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Mychal the librarian spreads 'library joy' with Des Moines librarians We all need some positive motivation sometimes. That's exactly what Mychal Threets came to deliver to Des Moines Library staff.

Mychal the librarian spreads 'library joy' with Des Moines librarians

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