House recognizes community groups, visiting students and returning service member before adjourning to caucuses

The House paused legislative business for community recognitions and procedural announcements before recessing for party caucuses.

Representative Levin introduced the Refugee Alliance of Central Iowa, describing it as "a group of over 25 service providers, religious groups, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies" that help refugees integrate and contribute to the state's economy. A representative announced the rotunda Black History Month celebration at 3:00 p.m., with the governor scheduled to sign the proclamation at 3:05 p.m., and the chamber welcomed students from MPO Academy and their director, Mr. Fig Newton, who were visiting to learn about the legislative process.

Representative Wells introduced Second Lieutenant Josefina Dela Cruz and asked the chamber to welcome her return from a nine-month deployment to Iraq, where the transcript states she served with the 190th Fourth Field Artillery Battalion and provided signal support.

Members announced caucus times (Democrats at noon in Room 19; Republicans at 11:00 a.m. in Room 103). A member moved that the House recess until the conclusion of both party caucuses; the presiding officer called a voice vote, the ayes carried, and the House recessed.