Susan Christensen Named Chief Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court
The Iowa Supreme Court has selected Justice Susan Christensen of Harlan as its next chief justice, the second woman to serve as chief justice of Iowa’s highest court.
Kim Reynolds Appoints Susan Christensen to the Iowa Supreme Court
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds made her first appointment to the Iowa Supreme Court selecting Judge Susan Christensen to replace retiring Justice Bruce Zager.
Branstad to Resign, Reynolds to Take Oath of Office Wednesday
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad will resign Wednesday morning to be sworn in as Ambassador to China; Governor Kim Reynolds will then take the oath of office.
Vote Against Retention of Remaining Varnum Decision Justices
Tom Richards: Perhaps after a 2nd round of “no” votes on judicial retention, the legislature will be emboldened to undo the ill effects of the Varnum decision.
Why One State Legislator Skipped the Condition of the Judiciary Address
Iowa State Senator Jason Schultz (R-Schleswig) explains why he decided to take a pass on Chief Justice Mark S. Cady’s Condition of the Judiciary address.
Kelvey Vander Hart: We must stop viewing human trafficking as an international issue, and start taking it personally. It is not just an international issue.
