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IA HF2656

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Veterans Affairs

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates the segment of U.S. Highway 30 within the corporate limits of Marshalltown, Iowa as the "Staff Sergeant William Nathaniel Howard Highway"
  • Honors Staff Sergeant William "Nate" Howard, who was killed in action in Palmyra, Syria on December 13, 2025, while serving in the Iowa Army National Guard's 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry Regiment
  • Applies to approximately 5 miles of the highway traversing through Marshalltown
  • Designation remains in effect regardless of whether the federal government subsequently changes the highway's U.S. Highway 30 designation
  • Sign costs for the primary highway designation must be paid from the primary road fund per Iowa Code section 321.346

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to the staff sergeant William Nathaniel Howard highway, and including applicability provisions.(Formerly HF 2478.)

Last Action

Amendment H-8160 filed. H.J. 571.

3/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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