Cedar is an unincorporated community in southeastern Mahaska County, Iowa, United States. It lies along Iowa Highway 23 southeast of the city of Oskaloosa, the county seat of Mahaska County. Its elevation is 814 feet (248 m), and it is located at 41°12′44″N 92°31′33″W / 41.21222°N 92.52583°W / 41.21222; -92.52583 (41.2122326, -92.5257450). Although Cedar is unincorporated, it has a post office with the ZIP code of 52543, which opened on 19 June 1874.

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What is defamation libel and slander law?

Defamation is any statement, whether written or oral, that injures the good name or reputation of another person. For a statement to be defamatory, it must not be true.

A defamation designed to be read is libel. Libel also may include harmful statements in a fixed medium, especially writing but also a picture, sign, or electronic broadcast.

An oral defamation is slander. Slander is a harmful statement in a transitory form, especially speech.

Answers to defamation libel and slander law issues in Iowa

The term defamation refers to a false statement made about someone or some organization that is damaging to their...