Event Details

IOWA PUBLIC INFORMATION BOARD – Training Committee

MEMBERS

Catherine Lucas, Johnston (Government Representative, 2024-2028)
Monica McHugh, Zwingle (Public Representative, 2022-2026)
Jackie Schmillen, Urbandale (Media Representative, 2022-2026)

STAFF

Charlotte Miller, Executive Director
Alexander Lee, Agency Counsel

Use the following link to watch the IPIB meeting live:
https://youtube.com/@IowaPublicInformationBoard

Note: If you wish to make public comment to the Board, please send an email to IPIB@iowa.gov prior to the meeting.

August 21, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: 510 E 12th Street
Jessie M. Parker Building, East
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
(members may attend via Google Meet)

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Agenda *
  3. Approve Minutes of July 17, 2025 *
  4. Public Comment (5-minute limit per speaker)
  5. Training Updates (Lee)
  6. Section 21.12 Training Requirements
    1. Discuss August 15 online training
    2. Discussion/possible action to set additional dates or expand existing sessions
  7. Review New Training Provider Applications (with recommendations to the Board)
    1. Linn County Public Officials
    2. Ahlers & Cooney, P.C.
    3. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
    4. Iowa League of Cities
    5. Discussion/possible action to set criteria for future applications
  8. Discuss New Priorities/Projects for IPIB Staff (if any)
  9. Next Meeting Date
  10. Adjourn