'Chilling effect': GOP bill would kill Iowa obscenity law exemption for libraries, schools
Iowa Republican lawmakers are seeking to remove an exemption in Iowa's obscenity law that protects libraries and educational institutions.
New Bills in Iowa Threaten to Tighten Obscenity Provisions for Libraries
House File 274 would repeal a section of the Iowa Code that addresses obscenity exemptions for public libraries and educational institutions, while Senate File 347 proposes steep fines for sharing allegedly obscene work with minors.
Publishers sue Iowa over law banning books like Game of Thrones from schools and libraries
Multiple states have passed laws forbidding people under the age of 18 from accessing "harmful" books. An Iowa law extends to prohibition to public libraries.
Iowa bill targeting 'obscene' library materials sparks censorship concerns
Legislators didn't explicitly define what is considered "obscene," but the bill advanced on a 2-1 vote, bringing it one step away from debate on the House floor.
Bill advances to remove Iowa obscenity law exemptions for libraries, schools
Supporters of the legislation argued the exemptions allow minors access to inappropriate, sexually explicit material at public libraries.
Around Iowa: Many Iowa schools have yet to remove any books
The Des Moines Public Schools has not removed a single book from library shelves under a new Iowa law that saw Council Bluffs high schoolers lose access to 81 titles.
Bill proposes removing obscenity law exemptions for libraries, schools
Iowa Republican lawmakers gave initial approval Monday to a bill that would remove legal exemptions in obscenity laws for public libraries and schools.
Iowa Republicans propose banning ‘obscene’ books from public libraries
A law banning books that depict sex from school libraries is already in effect. Now, lawmakers are looking at local libraries.
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Proposed mixed-use development aims to reshape former Marion Library site
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Acclaimed authors coming to Iowa through Des Moines Public Library’s AViD series
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