[Opinion] The City of Davenport can still choose openness

The City of Davenport can still choose openness

The Iowa Supreme Court ruled the City of Davenport can keep secret recordings of closed meetings regarding the city’s payment of $1.9 million to three former employees in 2023. (Photo via Getty Images)The Iowa Supreme Court last week sided with the City of Davenport in its quest to keep secret the recordings of closed city council sessions, which State Auditor Rob Sand sought access to as part of his inquiry into the city’s payment of $1.9 milli…

Iowa Supreme Court rules against auditor in closed session records case

Davenport won't have to produce closed meeting recordings to the state auditor, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled in an opinion issued Friday.