Chapter 40 – Public Peace

D. Reports or causes to be reported false information to a law enforcement authority implicating another in some criminal activity, knowing that the information is false, or reports the alleged occurrence of a criminal act, knowing the same did not occur. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 708.7) 2. A person commits harassment when the person, purposefully and without legitimate purpose, has personal contact with another person, with the intent to threaten, intimidate or alarm that other person. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, “personal contact” means an encounter in which two or more people are in visual or physical proximity to each other. “Personal contact” does not require a physical touching or oral communication, although it may include these types of contacts. 40.03 DISORDERLY CONDUCT. No person shall do any of the following: 1. Fighting. Engage in fighting or violent behavior in any public place or in or near any lawful assembly of persons, provided that participants in athletic contests may engage in such conduct which is reasonably related to that sport. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 723.4[1]) 2. Noise. Make loud and raucous noise in the vicinity of any residence or public building which causes unreasonable distress to the occupants thereof. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 723.4[2]) 3. Abusive Language. Direct abusive epithets or make any threatening gesture which the person knows or reasonably should know is likely to provoke a violent reaction by another. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 723.4[3]) 4. Disrupt Lawful Assembly. Without lawful authority or color of authority, disturb any lawful assembly or meeting of persons by conduct intended to disrupt the meeting or assembly. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 723.4[4]) 5. False Report of Catastrophe. By words or action, initiate or circulate a report or warning of fire, epidemic, or other catastrophe, knowing such report to be false or such warning to be baseless. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 723.4[5]) 6. Disrespect of Flag. Knowingly and publicly use the flag of the United States in such a manner as to show disrespect for the flag as a symbol of the United States, with the intent or reasonable expectation that such use will provoke or encourage another to commit trespass or assault. As used in this subsection: (Code of Iowa, Sec. 723.4[6]) A. “Deface” means to intentionally mar the external appearance. B. “Defile” means to intentionally make physically unclean. C. “Flag” means a piece of woven cloth or other material designed to be flown from a pole or mast. D. “Mutilate” means to intentionally cut up or alter so as to make imperfect. E. “Show disrespect” means to deface, defile, mutilate, or trample. F. “Trample” means to intentionally tread upon or intentionally cause a machine, vehicle, or animal to tread upon. 7. Obstruct Use of Street. Without authority or justification, obstruct any street, sidewalk, highway, or other public way, with the intent to prevent or hinder its lawful use by others.