Strong retirement benefits are viewed as a key tool to combat an ongoing teacher shortage in Iowa.
The main program for educators is the Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS)—which is a defined-benefit pension plan that guarantees a lifetime monthly income. These plans are seen as more secure than 401(k) accounts because they eliminate risk for employees.
Gov. Kim Reynolds’ private-sector DOGE Task Force wants to gut IPERS.
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