More Iowa public records, open meetings cases going to court

Iowa judges recently have sided with open government advocates trying to gain access to public records and attend public meetings — with the latest ruling requiring the state to pay $135,000 in legal fees for three media organizations denied records by Gov. Kim Reynolds. But advocates want to see more penalties to discourage secrecy.

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