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Vogel Library Events

May 2025

Do you have questions about X in the Iowa Legislature? Join Dr. Andrew Szarejko and Dr. Shawn Ellerbroek for What's in the Bill? We'll be meeting on Tuesday, May 13 to parse through the text and its implications. Doors to the Joe's Knight Hawk part room will open at 4 PM with discussion beginning at 4:30. Light refreshments will be served.

 

 

How to Read a Bill

We're firm believers in working smarter, not harder. The state of Wyoming Legislature created this easy-to-read guide for reading bills and amendments. You can find the original PDF version here.

We're firm believers in working smarter, not harder. The state of Wyoming Legislature created this easy-to-read guide for reading bills and amendments. You can find the original PDF version here.

I'm Just a Bill - a Pop-Culture Reference You NEED to Know

With 65 episodes spanning seven seasons, Schoolhouse Rock! edu-tained viewers with lessons that covered all the basics. Catchy musical lyrics burrowed into your brain, and the endearing 1970's-style animation helped viewers master concepts in math, grammar, social studies, and even computer technology!

According to IMDB, the "I'm Just a Bill" episode of Schoolhouse Rock! is the most popular episode of the entire series. If you haven't seen it, it's time to break out season 4 episode 9. It is available to stream on Disney+, or you can borrow a DVD copy from the Waverly Public Library.

Frishberg, David (Writer) & Dorough, Bob (Director). (1976, March 27). "I'm Just a Bill" (Season 4 Episode 9).  [Tv series episode]. In G. Newall and T. Yohe (Executive Producers), Schoolhouse Rock! American Broadcasting Company.


After you've had a Schoolhouse Rock! refresher, you might want want to stretch your mind a little more with these videos.


After all that learning, you probably deserve a little treat. The folks at SNL offer a wonderful parody of "I'm Just a Bill" in the form of "How a Bill Does Not Become a Law". It's fantastic.

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