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27 Iowa opinions name it 2 courts 1974–2021 1 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Iowa courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
City of Des Moines v. Master Builders of Iowagreen2 sentences2017III, § 39A; cf. City of Des Moines v. Master Builders of Iowa, 498 N.W.2d 702, 703 (Iowa 1993) (en banc) (considering the home rule amendment as applied to city government). 2017III, § 39A; cf. City of Des Moines v. Master Builders of Iowa, 498 N.W.2d 702, 703 (Iowa 1993) (en banc) (considering the home rule amendment as applied to city government). | 5 | 5 |
Home Builders Ass'n of Greater Des Moines v. City of West Des Moinesgreen2 sentences2006Home Builders Ass’n of Greater Des Moines v. City of West Des Moines, 644 N.W.2d 339 , 345–46 (Iowa 2002). 2006Home Builders Ass’n v. City of West Des Moines, 644 N.W.2d 339, 347 (Iowa 2002). | 3 | 4 |
Bechtel v. City of Des Moinesgreen2 sentences1995Bechtel v. City of Des Moines, 225 N.W.2d 326, 328-29 (Iowa 1975). 1995Bechtel v. City of Des Moines, 225 N.W.2d 326, 328-29 (Iowa 1975). | 2 | 3 |
Goodell v. Humboldt Countygreen2 sentences2013Cf. Goodell v. Humboldt County, 575 N.W.2d 486, 492-93 (Iowa 1998) (discussing preemption in the context of a county’s home rule authority). 2010Goodell v. Humboldt County, 575 N.W.2d 486, 492 (Iowa 1998). | 2 | 2 |
Berent v. City of Iowa Citygreen2 sentences2008Berent v. City of Iowa City, 738 N.W.2d 193, 196 (Iowa 2007). 2008Berent v. City of Iowa City, 738 N.W.2d 193, 196 (Iowa 2007). | 2 | 2 |
Clarke v. Village of Arlington Heightsgreen2 sentences2007VII, § 6(f) (“A home rule municipality shall have the power to provide for its officers, their manner of selection, and terms of office only as approved by referendum or as otherwise authorized by law.”) (as cited in Clarke v. Village of Arlington Heights, 57 Ill.2d 50 , 309 N.E.2d 576, 577 (1974)); Ohio Const. art. 2007VII, § 6(f) (“A home rule municipality shall have the power to provide for its officers, their manner of selection, and terms of office only as approved by referendum or as otherwise authorized by law.”) (as cited in Clarke v. Village of Arlington Heights, 309 N.E.2d 576, 577 (Ill. 1974)); Ohio Const. art. | 2 | 2 |
Merriam v. Moody's Executorsgreen2 sentences2006Home rule power was intended to renounce the common law “Dillon rule.” City of Des Moines v. Master Builders of Iowa, 498 N.W.2d 702, 703 (Iowa 1993) (referring to Merriam v. Moody’s Ex’rs, 25 Iowa 163, 170 (1868), an opinion authored by Chief Justice John F. Dillon). 2006Home rule power was intended to renounce the common law “Dillon rule.” City of Des Moines v. Master Builders of Iowa, 498 N.W.2d 702, 703 (Iowa 1993) (referring to Merriam v. Moody’s Ex’rs, 25 Iowa 163, 170 (1868), an opinion authored by Chief Justice John F. Dillon). | 2 | 2 |
Board of Adjustment of City of Des Moines v. Rublegreen1 sentence2021See 193 N.W.2d at 499–500. | 1 | 1 |
City of Coralville v. Iowa Utilities Boardgreen1 sentence2019Bd., 750 N.W.2d 523, 529 (Iowa 2008). | 1 | 1 |
City of Davenport v. Seymourgreen1 sentence2012Thus, “[u]nder legislative home rule, the legislature retains the unfettered power to prohibit a municipality from exercising police powers, even over matters traditionally thought to involve local affairs.” City of Davenport v. Seymour, 755 N.W.2d 533, 538 (Iowa 2008). | 1 | 1 |
Ashby v. School Township of Libertygreen2 sentences2007Ashby v. School Twp. of Liberty, 250 Iowa 1201, 1214 , 98 N.W.2d 848, 858 (1959) (“A cardinal rule of statutory construction is that, if reasonably possible, effect should be given every part of a statute.”). 2007Ashby v. School Twp. of Liberty, 250 Iowa 1201, 1214 , 98 N.W.2d 848, 858 (1959) (“A cardinal rule of statutory construction is that, if reasonably possible, effect should be given every part of a statute.”). | 1 | 1 |
Bryan v. City of Des Moinesgreen2 sentences1998In 1978, immediately after the ratification of the county home rule amendment, we said, "Home rule empowers a city to set standards `more stringent than those imposed by state law, unless a state law provides otherwise.'" Bryan v. City of Des Moines, 261 N.W.2d 685, 687 (Iowa 1978) (quoting Iowa Code § 364.3 (3)). 1998In 1978, immediately after the ratification of the county home rule amendment, we said, “Home rule empowers a city to set standards ‘more stringent than those imposed by state law, unless a state law provides otherwise.’ ” Bryan v. City of Des Moines, 261 N.W.2d 685, 687 (Iowa 1978) (quoting Iowa Code § 364.3 (3)). | 1 | 1 |
Layne Minnesota Co. v. Town of Stuntzgreen1 sentence1984Kunkle further argues there is a growing movement toward permitting quantum meruit recovery in cases of this kind, citing Layne Minnesota Co. v. Town of Stuntz, 257 N.W.2d 295, 300-01 (Minn.1977); C. | 1 | 1 |
State v. Batesgreen1 sentence1981State v. Bates, 305 N.W.2d 426, 427 (Iowa 1981). | 1 | 1 |
Green v. City of Cascadegreen1 sentence1980Green v. City of Cascade, 231 N.W.2d 882, 885 (Iowa 1975). | 1 | 1 |
Chelsea Theater Corp. v. City of Burlingtongreen1 sentence1978Any limitation on a city’s powers by state law must be expressly imposed. § 364.2(2), The Code; see Chelsea Theater Corporation v. City of Burlington, 258 N.W.2d 372 (Iowa 1977). | 1 | 1 |
Elk Run Telephone Co. v. General Telephone Co. of Iowagreen1 sentence1974Since the legislature may grant quasi-judicial powers to agencies, Elk Run Telephone Co. v. General Telephone Co., 160 N.W.2d 311, 315 (Iowa 1968), it follows a municipality may do the same under the home rule statute so long as the delegation deals with local and internal affairs. | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Iowa. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
City of Clinton v. Sheridan
green
2 sentences2007In dictum, the court suggested that the amendment to Iowa Code section 372.10 was designed to “allow the home rule charters to include the broad powers to determine local affairs and government....” City of Clinton, 530 N.W.2d at 694 . 2007In dictum, the court suggested that the amendment to Iowa Code section 372.10 was designed to “allow the home rule charters to include the broad powers to determine local affairs and government. . . .” City of Clinton, 530 N.W.2d at 694 . | 3 | 1998–2007 |
Baker v. City of Iowa City
green
2 sentences2015Baker I, 750 N.W.2d at 95 . 2015Id. at 99-102 . | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Anne Hensler Vs. City Of Davenport
green
2 sentences2012“The purpose of the home rule amendment was to give local government the power to pass legislation over its local affairs subject to the superior authority of the legislature.” Hensler, 790 N.W.2d at 584 . 2012“The purpose of the home rule amendment was to give local government the power to pass legislation over its local affairs subject to the superior authority of the legislature.” Hensler, 790 N.W.2d at 584 . | 1 | 2012–2012 |
Decatur County v. Public Employment Relations Board
green
2 sentences1998Id. at 397-98 . 1998Id. at 397-98 . | 1 | 1998–1998 |
Sioux City Police Officers' Ass'n v. City of Sioux City
green
2 sentences1998In Sioux City Police Officers' Ass'n v. City of Sioux City, 495 N.W.2d 687 (Iowa 1993), we reviewed the home rule constitutional and statutory law and concluded that the city's anti-nepotism resolution that adopted additional qualifications for employment, promotion and discharge of employees was not inconsistent with state statutes. 1998In Sioux City Police Officers’ Ass’n v. City of Sioux City, 495 N.W.2d 687 (Iowa 1993), we reviewed the home rule constitutional and statutory law and concluded that the city’s anti-nepotism resolution that adopted additional qualifications for employment, promotion and discharge of employees was not inconsistent with state statutes. | 1 | 1998–1998 |
Polk County Board of Supervisors v. Polk Commonwealth Charter Commission
green
2 sentences1998The law and spirit of home rule was emphasized in Polk County Board of Supervisors v. Polk Commonwealth Charter Commission, 522 N.W.2d 783 (Iowa 1994). 1998The law and spirit of home rule was emphasized in Polk County Board of Supervisors v. Polk Commonwealth Charter Commission, 522 N.W.2d 783 (Iowa 1994). | 1 | 1998–1998 |
Oakes Construction Co. v. City of Iowa City
green
1 sentence1981To the extent those requirements fall within the home rule powers of North Liberty, or chapter 409 of the Code, see Oakes Construction Co. v. City of Iowa City, 304 N.W.2d 797 (Iowa 1981), they control the rights and obligations of the other parties to this action with respect to the subdivision. | 1 | 1981–1981 |
Wright v. City of Fort Worth
green
1 sentence1977In the Texas case of Wright v. City of Fort Worth, supra, the city of Fort Worth was a home rule city. | 1 | 1977–1977 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.