Board of Mortuary Science: Public Meeting Notice (March 6, 2025)

DIAL 6200 Park Building

Board of Mortuary Science

Meeting Notice

March 6, 2025
1 p.m.

6200 Park Avenue | Des Moines, Iowa 50321
Walnut conference room

Attend virtually via Zoom
Meeting ID: 818 6155 6385 Passcode: 908260
Or call: 
312.626.6799


Agenda

Open Session

  • I. Call Meeting to Order
    • A. Roll Call — To determine that a quorum is present
    • B. Introductions
    • C. Announcements
      • 1. Board Chair — Martin Rieken
      • 2. Assistant Attorney General — Katrina Philip
      • 3. Board Executive — Michele Christiansen
  • II. Other Business
    • A. Discussion — Internships
    • B. Discussion and Vote to File Notice of Intend Action — IAC 481-902, Continuing education for funeral directors
  • III. Discussion and Vote on Meeting Minutes — Dec. 5, 2024, regular meeting
  • IV. Iowa Funeral Directors Association (IFDA) — Danielle Knapp
  • V. Opportunity for Public Comment

Closed Session

  • VI. Items for Review and Discussion — Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(a) to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential; Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(d) to discuss whether to initiate licensee disciplinary investigations or proceedings; and Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(f) to discuss the decision to be rendered in a contested case conducted according to the provisions of chapter 17A.
    • A. Closed Session Minutes (21.5(1)(a))
    • B. Complaints & Investigative Reports (21.5(1)(d))

Open Session

  • VII. Action on Closed Session Agenda — The board will vote in open session about decisions made during closed session.
    • A. Closed Session Minutes (21.5(1)(a))
    • B. Complaints & Investigative Reports (21.5(1)(d))
  • VIII. Adjournment

The next meeting for the board will take place on June 5, 2025.


  • Agendas are subject to change and may be revised up to 24 hours before the start of the meeting. Please check the DIAL Public Meeting Calendar to ensure you are viewing the current version.
  • Public attendees may make comments at the appropriate time. Agenda items may be addressed out of order for efficiency, or comments limited based on the number of individuals who wish to speak.
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