Terry Branstad is putting his thumb on the scale to champion a new "school of intellectual freedom" at the University of Iowa as part of a legislative push for more civics programming at the state's public universities.

In responding to a House proposal that would require the University of Iowa to establish a new “School of Intellectual Freedom,” a UI lobbyist on Tuesday announced campus plans to create a new “Center for Civic Dialogue and Leadership.

Former Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad said President Donald Trump has expanded Republicans' base in Iowa since his first term in 2017.

In responding to an Iowa House proposal that would require the University of Iowa to establish a “School of Intellectual Freedom,” a University of Iowa lobbyist Tuesday announced campus plans to create a new “Center for Civic Dialogue and Leadership.

"I know that most of the teachers are socialists but i think all viewpoints should be represented," Former Iowa Governor Terry Branstad said during a hearing at

Former Governor Terry Branstad is urging legislators to pass a bill that would establish a “School of Intellectual Freedom” at the University of Iowa. “The future of our country is dependent on citizens that are well informed and celebrate the American heritage,

(Des Moines) A proposed bill moving through the House Higher Education Committee would create a “school of intellectual freedom” at the University of Iowa, reshaping American history education. Governor Terry Branstad is a firm backer of the bill. The bill passed subcommittee 2-1.

In response to a proposal that would require the University of Iowa establish a “School of Intellectual Freedom,” UI plans to create a new “Center for Civic Dialogue and Leadership.”

Terry Branstad believes Iowa will prosper during the second term ... Branstad and Iowa GOP Chair Jeff Kaufmann opened the cocktail mixer in Des Moines Monday evening by making remarks.