The Iowa House is considering a bill that could bring back VEISHEA, a student-run celebration at Iowa State University that was discontinued in 2014 due to a history of disruption. The bill, known as House Study Bill 545, aims to explore the possibility of reinstating VEISHEA and its potential benefits. VEISHEA, which stands for veterinary medicine, engineering, industrial science, home economics, and agriculture, has been a student-run celebration at ISU for nearly a century. However, it has also been marred by student violence, including riots, property damage, injuries, and even death. The bill's proponents argue that VEISHEA can be reintroduced with proper planning and oversight, while opponents express concerns about past violence and the potential for further disruption. The Iowa Board of Regents will conduct a study on the practicality and benefits of reinstating VEISHEA, and the findings will be submitted to the chairs of the Iowa House Higher Education Committee and Iowa Senate Education Committee before their November meeting. The bill's fate now lies in the hands of the full Higher Education Committee, where it will be considered for further action.
