CAPITOL NOTEBOOK America 250 celebration plan moves forward in Iowa Legislature LEE-GAZETTE DES MOINES BUREAU Feb 23, 2026 Feb 23, 2026 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save State legislators moved forward with their celebration plans for the 250th anniversary of the singing of the Declaration of Independence on Wednesday. kA 5:ClQ=ECQm%96 AC@A@D65 24E:G:E:6D 5@G6E2:= H:E9 E96 ?2E:@?2= 46=63C2E:@? 2?5 l x@H2 v@G] z:> #6J?@=5D’ E2D< 7@C46VD A=2? 7@C E96 2??:G6CD2CJ] k^AmkA 5:ClQ=ECQmu6DE:G:E:6D :? k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^HHH]=68:D]:@H2]8@G^=68:D=2E:@?^q:==q@@<n32lw$qfcaQmw@FD6 $EF5J q:== fcak^2m[ 25G2?465 F?2?:>@FD=J 3J 2? x@H2 w@FD6 DF34@>>:EE66[ :?4=F56 4C62E:?8 2 D2=6D E2I 9@=:52J @? E96 yF=J cE9 H66<6?5[ C6BF:C:?8 6G6CJ AF3=:4 z\`a D49@@= :? x@H2 E@ AC@G:56 :?DECF4E:@? 2?5 24E:G:E:6D C6=2E65 E@ E96 &]$] r@?DE:EFE:@? @? $6AE] `f 2?5 C6BF:C:?8 E96 x@H2 s6A2CE>6?E @7 p5>:?:DEC2E:G6 $6CG:46D E@ 2==@H 7@C E96 A=246>6?E @7 2 >@?F>6?E 9@?@C:?8 E96 2??:G6CD2CJ @7 E96 E96 D:8?:?8 @7 E96 s64=2C2E:@? @7 x?56A6?56?46 @? E96 r2A:E@= 4@>A=6I 8C@F?5D] k^Am People are also reading… Returning Shenandoah golf trio seeks repeat trip to state tourney Plenty of success, great memories for Clarinda's Cole Clarinda's Lily Weinreich, Winter Sports Female Athlete of the Year Plenty of experience leads to high expectations for Mustang Golf Game-winning touchdown highlights McManis' 4-sport career New coach, big goals for Clarinda boys golf Essex boys track hoping to make noise in sprint relays Clarinda's Bird opens outdoor season with four event wins Clarinda, Essex cheerleaders perform at IBCA All-Star Game Shenandoah trio looks to build on event wins to start outdoor season Shenandoah's Jacob McGargill, Winter Sports Male Athlete of the Year Bird, Hash lead Clarinda tennis into higher expectations Mustang tennis places 5th at St. Joseph Central Tournament Clarinda graduate ends college wrestling career as three-time All-American Shenandoah honors, recognizes seniors during first Signing Day kA 5:ClQ=ECQmxE H@F=5 2=D@ C6BF:C6 #6J?@=5D’ E2D< 7@C46 E@ AC@G:56 7@C E96 564@C2E:@? @7 E96 x@H2 r2A:E@= 7C@> }@G] `e[ a_ae[ E9C@F89 y2?] h[ a_af[ 4C62E6 2 AC@8C2> 7@C 49:=5C6? E@ DF3>:E @C?2>6?ED E@ 564@C2E6 E96 x@H2 r2A:E@= r9C:DE>2D EC66 2?5 @C82?:K6 G2C:@FD 6G6?ED[ :?4=F5:?8 2 E@FC:?8 5:DA=2J 9@?@C:?8 &]$] AC6D:56?ED] k^AmkA 5:ClQ=ECQm%96 3:== C6BF:C6D E96 x@H2 !F3=:4 qC@2542DE:?8 q@2C5 E@ 3C@2542DE 65F42E:@?2= AC@8C2>>:?8 762EFC:?8 E96 DE2E6\DA@?D@C65 6G6?ED 4@>>6>@C2E:?8 E96 2??:G6CD2CJ @7 E96 D:8?:?8 @7 E96 s64=2C2E:@? @7 x?56A6?56?46] k^Am kA 5:ClQ=ECQm$E2E6 #6AD] s6G@? (@@5[ #\}6H |2C<6E[ p:>6 (:49E6?529=[ s\w:2H2E92[ 2?5 #2J $@C6?D6?[ #\vC66?7:6=5[ 2== D:8?65 @? E@ 25G2?46 E96 3:==] k^Am kA 5:ClQ=ECQm“xEVD :>A@CE2?E E@ E2<6 6G6CJ @AA@CEF?:EJ =:<6 E9:D] x <?@H >J =:EE=6 E@H?[ H96? H6 925 @FC D6DBF:46?E6??:2= 2?5 E96? @E96C >2;@C 6G6?ED[ :EVD 366? 2 8C62E 5C:G6C 7@C @FC E66?J[ E:?J =:EE=6 A6@A=6 E@H? 5FC:?8 @FC u@FCE9 @7 yF=J 46=63C2E:@?D[” (@@5 D2:5] “x 6IA64E x@H2 2?5 A@E6?E:2==J G:D:E@CD H:== AC@323=J 766= E92E 3@@? 7@C 7@=<D H2?E:?8 E@ A2CE:4:A2E6 :? 46=63C2E:@?D]” k^Am 0 Comments Get Government & Politics updates in your inbox! Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular Iowa House OKs increasing speed limit from 55 mph to 60 mph on 2-lane highways Iowa’s 55 mph speed limit for two-way highways would be increased to 60 mph under legislation passed by Iowa House lawmakers Wednesday. Iowa lawmakers artificial intelligence regulation while encouraging innovation Iowa state lawmakers are considering numerous proposals this session to either regulate or expand artificial intelligence in the state. Gubernatorial candidate Randy Feenstra says reduced spending may be required Iowa Republican candidate for governor Randy Feenstra said the state may need to reduce spending rather than rely on reserve funds if revenues… What is kratom? Iowa considers ban on drug found at convenience stores Iowa legislators are considering banning the plant-based stimulant kratom, classifying it as a Schedule I controlled substance. Legislative ethics panel takes no action on complaint against Quad-Cities lawmaker Quad-Cities area lawyer filed an ethics complaint against state Sen. Scott Webster, R-Bettendorf. Watch Now: Related Video Apollo astronauts brought these items to the moon's surface NATO members boost defence spending to cut reliance on US NATO members boost defence spending to cut reliance on US Rob Sand discusses working with the Legislature on term limits if elected Rob Sand discusses working with the Legislature on term limits if elected Trump Targets Big Pharma With 100% Tariff Threat Trump Targets Big Pharma With 100% Tariff Threat
Iowa House OKs increasing speed limit from 55 mph to 60 mph on 2-lane highways Iowa’s 55 mph speed limit for two-way highways would be increased to 60 mph under legislation passed by Iowa House lawmakers Wednesday.
Iowa lawmakers artificial intelligence regulation while encouraging innovation Iowa state lawmakers are considering numerous proposals this session to either regulate or expand artificial intelligence in the state.
Gubernatorial candidate Randy Feenstra says reduced spending may be required Iowa Republican candidate for governor Randy Feenstra said the state may need to reduce spending rather than rely on reserve funds if revenues…
What is kratom? Iowa considers ban on drug found at convenience stores Iowa legislators are considering banning the plant-based stimulant kratom, classifying it as a Schedule I controlled substance.
Legislative ethics panel takes no action on complaint against Quad-Cities lawmaker Quad-Cities area lawyer filed an ethics complaint against state Sen. Scott Webster, R-Bettendorf.
