By: Cami Koons A bill passed the Iowa House Wednesday that would require schools to forgo federal nutrition standards to instead prioritize Iowa-specific guidelines. House Democrats,
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Iowa Senate sends bill to governor with new rules on local construction contracts
By: Robin Opsahl Republicans supporting a bill passed Wednesday by the Iowa Senate said the measure addresses a specific concern with favoring unions in local
Eagle Grove to Host IHSMA State Music Festival
EAGLE GROVE, IA – Eagle Grove Schools are thrilled to announce they will be hosting the Iowa High School Music Association (IHSMA) Solo and Small
D.C. Dispatch: Iowa Lawmakers Introduce Crop Insurance, Formula Bills
By Robin Opsahl This week in Washington, D.C., Iowa’s all-Republican congressional delegation have introduced legislation to lower costs of crop insurance and baby formula.
House Passes Bill Requiring 80% of UI Medical Students Have Iowa Roots
By Robin Opsahl House lawmakers passed a measure 67-28 Wednesday to require at least 80% of students admitted to the University of Iowa’s medical
Carbon Pipeline Company Seeks Pause in Permitting Schedule After Sd Adopts Eminent Domain Ban
By Joshua Haiar Summit Carbon Solutions wants the schedule of proceedings for its South Dakota permit application “paused for review and adjustment” after the
Private University Leaders See Negative Consequences to Iowa Tuition Grant, Dei Actions
By Brooklyn Draisey, When Drake University President Marty Martin sent an email to students earlier this month emphasizing his and the institution’s commitment to
Iowa Senate Passes Bill Banning Citizens’ Police Review Boards
By Robin Opsahl, Iowa local governments would not be able to have citizen police review boards under legislation passed by the Iowa Senate 37-9 Monday.
Iowa State University Students Call for Free Speech, Release of NY Activist
by Brooklyn Draisey, Iowa State University students took to the campus library lawn Thursday to protest the immigration detainment of a New York student activist
Iowa House Passes Bill on Misrepresentation of Service Animals
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa House lawmakers unanimously passed legislation Thursday changing how the crime of misrepresenting an animal as a service animal is charged. Intentional
