In small towns across rural Iowa, the heartbeat of the community is often found in the people who call it home. One of the biggest barriers to growth in small towns is the lack of modern, affordable housing.

Drake University Law School Assistant Professor Alexa Perez explains the December 2024 amendments to the Federal Rules of Evidence.

Iowa State Bar Association Rural Practice Section Chair Ryan Daisy addresses the lack of attorneys in rural Iowa and stresses the importance of examining solutions.

It’s no secret that the demands of the legal profession are immense. Whether you’re managing a complex caseload, advising internal clients, or balancing your career with personal responsibilities like caregiving and family, the stressors can lead to burnout, anxiety, a lack of vitality, or worse.

The ISBA has launched a new series of Rural Practice Roundtables across the state, designed to address the challenges and opportunities facing Iowa’s rural legal communities.

Chief Justice Susan Christensen has signed orders appointing members to the Iowa Access to Justice Commission and requesting public comment on a proposed amendment to Iowa’s electronic procedures in criminal cases.

The ISBA and YLD are seeking sponsors to help expand the Cady Law Opportunity Program, which provides law students from underrepresented backgrounds with meaningful summer legal experiences.

The Know Your Constitution program is underway for 2025, and your help is needed to make sure high school students across Iowa can participate.

The Linn County Courthouse will celebrate its 100th anniversary on Friday, Oct. 3 with an afternoon program honoring the history and legacy of one of Cedar Rapids’ most recognized landmarks.

The ISBA invites you to the 2025 Corporate Counsel and Trade Regulation Seminar on Friday, Sept. 26.