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home rule in Iowa

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.

Followed or applied (17)

CaseFollowedCited
City of Des Moines v. Master Builders of Iowagreen
iowa · 1993 · cited in 5 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2006–2017
2 sentences

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).

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).

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Home Builders Ass'n of Greater Des Moines v. City of West Des Moinesgreen
iowa · 2002 · cited in 4 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006Home 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).

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Bechtel v. City of Des Moinesgreen
iowa · 1975 · cited in 3 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1977–1995
2 sentences

1995Bechtel 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).

23
Goodell v. Humboldt Countygreen
iowa · 1998 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2010–2013
2 sentences

2013Cf. 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).

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Berent v. City of Iowa Citygreen
iowa · 2007 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008Berent 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).

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Clarke v. Village of Arlington Heightsgreen
ill · 1974 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

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, 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.

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Merriam v. Moody's Executorsgreen
· 1868 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

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).

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).

22
Board of Adjustment of City of Des Moines v. Rublegreen
iowa · 1972 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See 193 N.W.2d at 499–500.

11
City of Coralville v. Iowa Utilities Boardgreen
iowa · 2008 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Bd., 750 N.W.2d 523, 529 (Iowa 2008).

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City of Davenport v. Seymourgreen
iowa · 2008 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012Thus, “[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).

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Ashby v. School Township of Libertygreen
iowa · 1959 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

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.”).

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.”).

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Bryan v. City of Des Moinesgreen
iowa · 1978 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

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)).

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)).

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Layne Minnesota Co. v. Town of Stuntzgreen
minn · 1977 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
1 sentence

1984Kunkle 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.

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State v. Batesgreen
iowa · 1981 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
1 sentence

1981State v. Bates, 305 N.W.2d 426, 427 (Iowa 1981).

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Green v. City of Cascadegreen
iowa · 1975 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
1 sentence

1980Green v. City of Cascade, 231 N.W.2d 882, 885 (Iowa 1975).

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Chelsea Theater Corp. v. City of Burlingtongreen
iowa · 1977 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
1 sentence

1978Any 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).

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Elk Run Telephone Co. v. General Telephone Co. of Iowagreen
iowa · 1968 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
1 sentence

1974Since 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.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Iowa. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (8)

CaseCitedYears
City of Clinton v. Sheridan green
iowa · 1995
2 sentences

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 .

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 .

31998–2007
Baker v. City of Iowa City green
iowa · 2008
2 sentences

2015Baker I, 750 N.W.2d at 95 .

2015Id. at 99-102 .

12015–2015
Anne Hensler Vs. City Of Davenport green
iowa · 2010
2 sentences

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 .

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 .

12012–2012
Decatur County v. Public Employment Relations Board green
iowa · 1997
2 sentences

1998Id. at 397-98 .

1998Id. at 397-98 .

11998–1998
Sioux City Police Officers' Ass'n v. City of Sioux City green
iowa · 1993
2 sentences

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.

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.

11998–1998
Polk County Board of Supervisors v. Polk Commonwealth Charter Commission green
iowa · 1994
2 sentences

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).

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).

11998–1998
Oakes Construction Co. v. City of Iowa City green
iowa · 1981
1 sentence

1981To 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.

11981–1981
Wright v. City of Fort Worth green
texapp · 1973
1 sentence

1977In the Texas case of Wright v. City of Fort Worth, supra, the city of Fort Worth was a home rule city.

11977–1977

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IA § Iowa Code § 364.1 (8) IA § Iowa Code § 364.2 (7) IA § Iowa Code § 364.3 (6) IA § Iowa Code § 364.6 (5) IA § Iowa Code § 455B.173 (4) IA § Iowa Code § 657.11 (4) IA § Iowa Code § 4.1 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 468.1 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 468.126 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 468.127 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 468.171 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 657.6 (3)

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.

Where else courts name it

IL 383 (1972–2026) TX 203 (1926–2025) NY 173 (1903–2026) PA 123 (1953–2026) MI 122 (1915–2026) CO 121 (1919–2026) CA 114 (1952–2026) LA 113 (1935–2025) FL 74 (1957–2026) OH 73 (1937–2026) NE 59 (1922–2020) OR 57 (1912–2026) KS 43 (1957–2019) MD 42 (1932–2025) WI 41 (1912–2024) MN 39 (1908–2019) RI 38 (1939–2023) NM 29 (1979–2025) MO 28 (1963–2023) IA 27 (1974–2021) CT 27 (1962–2022) WA 22 (1932–2019) MA 22 (1970–2018) AK 21 (1970–2024) OK 19 (1930–2014) AZ 19 (1939–2023) ND 19 (1972–2024) TN 18 (1975–2025) ME 17 (1979–2022) GA 17 (1967–2025) IN 12 (1988–2020) KY 10 (1953–2026) NJ 10 (1949–2024) AL 7 (1991–2017) DC 6 (1971–2010) WV 6 (1950–2023) NH 6 (1982–2010) DE 5 (1975–2020) VA 4 (1999–2022) AR 3 (1991–2000) NC 3 (1968–2016) ID 3 (1986–2018) UT 2 (1978–2013) SC 2 (2010–2021) SD 2 (2000–2003) MT 2 (1938–2005) VI 2 (1978–2017) VT 2 (1991–2021)

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.

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