CEDAR RAPIDS – Iowa Democrats have won a special election to fill a vacancy in the Iowa House of Representatives. The Gazette reports Angel Ramirez is now representing House District 78 after receiving nearly 80 percent of votes. She replaces Sami Scheetz, who resigned from the role to serve on the Linn County Board of Supervisors.

DES MOINES – The American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa is suing the governor to try and force the state’s top executive to release government records. The Iowa Capital Dispatch reports the effort is underway after the state ultimately decided to cancel the Iowa Satanic Temple winter celebration at the Iowa State Capitol. The move in Polk County District Court comes just a few days after Reynold announced a lawsuit against the Des Moines Register to protect executive privilege in reference to communications among administrative branch staff.

PELLA – Thousands of visitors are expected to travel to south central Iowa this Thursday through Saturday as Pella celebrates a milestone for its community. The 90th annual Tulip Time celebration includes parades, thousands of tulips in bloom, and more. The event will include a visit from the Dutch ambassador to the United States and a special float from Pella Corporation, who is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.