Iowa HR9: A Resolution honoring Ron Steele for his distinguished career of over fifty years in Iowa broadcast journalism

What the bill says

A Resolution honoring Ron Steele for his distinguished career of over fifty years in Iowa broadcast journalism.

From the introduced text, March 5, 2025:

A Resolution honoring Ron Steele for his distinguished career of over fifty years in Iowa broadcast journalism. WHEREAS, having been born in Washington, Iowa, in 1950, been raised in Wapello, Iowa, and graduated from the University of Iowa in 1973, Ron Steele is a man deeply rooted in Iowa; and WHEREAS, Ron Steele began his career in 1974 as the sports director at KWWL in Waterloo, and was promoted to news anchor at KWWL in 1979; and WHEREAS, during Ron Steele's tenure, he covered several historic events, including the return of American hostages held in Iran in 1981, including Iowa native Kathryn Koob, and the Persian Gulf Conflict; and WHEREAS, Ron Steele interviewed some of the most consequential figures in recent history, including United States presidents George H. W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump, and in doing so, Ron Steele brought critical national and global news stories to Iowa audiences; and WHEREAS, in recognition of the impacts of Ron Steele's dedication to informing and serving the people of Iowa, the Iowa Broadcasters Association added Ron Steele to the Iowa Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame; and WHEREAS, Ron Steele's final day at KWWL was February 27, 2025, marking the end of an extraordinary career LSB 2855YH (6) -1- dg/jh 1/2 H.R. that has informed, inspired, and connected Iowans for decades; …

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Sponsors

• Pat Grassley (R, 57) · primary sponsor
• Derek Wulf (R, 76)
• Bob Kressig (D, 75)
• Joshua Meggers (R, 54)
• Chad Ingels (R, 68)
• Jr, Amos
• Timi Brown-Powers (D, 61)

Latest actions

1. March 10, 2025: Resolution adopted. H.J. 572 .
2. March 5, 2025: Resolution filed, laid over under Rule 25. H.J. 538 .

Common questions

What is HR9?

HR9 is a bill in the Iowa Legislature (91st General Assembly): A Resolution honoring Ron Steele for his distinguished career of over fifty years in Iowa broadcast journalism.

What does HR9 do?

In its own words: A Resolution honoring Ron Steele for his distinguished career of over fifty years in Iowa broadcast journalism.

What is the status of HR9?

Passed both chambers as of March 10, 2025. Latest action: Resolution adopted. H.J. 572 . (March 10, 2025).

Who sponsored HR9?

Pat Grassley (R, 57), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR9?

On the Iowa Legislature website: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ba=HR+0009&ga=91