According to the Governor's memo, all employees are to be given the opportunity to attend this event on work time. Travel time to Des Moines will be counted as time worked as long as this time is during the employee's regularly scheduled work hours. No employee will be allowed to claim overtime, mileage, lodging or meal expenses as a result of attending this open house. An employee may not use a state car to attend the event. Attendance is optional to the employee and must be approved in advance by the supervisor.
Family members are also welcome to attend.