(Radio Iowa) – The federal Institute of Museum and Library Services placed all 70 members of its staff on administrative leave and leaders of Iowa organizations fear how it will affect their funding.
The agency allotted the State Library of Iowa more than ten-million dollars in the past five years for various projects, while the Dubuque Museum of Art was awarded nearly 75-thousand dollars last year to hire and train staff and facilitate school visits. Because the money is reimbursed, executive director Gary Stoppelman says they may now be stuck with the bill. Stoppelman says the museum relies on the agency for a significant portion of its annual funding, adding, it literally provides jobs and educational experiences.
President Trump issued an executive order last month to dismantle seven federal agencies, including the I-M-L-S.
