By: Cami Koons An Iowa House subcommittee advanced a bill Thursday that would require water use permits be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in terms
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Iowa House Bill Would Limit Snap Food Eligibility
by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 26, 2025 An Iowa bill promises to fund the Double Up Food Bucks program, but only if the
Hundreds protest as Legislature debates removing gender identity from Iowa Civil Rights Act
By: Robin Opsahl Lawmakers in both chambers are considering legislation Thursday that would remove protections from discrimination on the basis of gender identity from Iowa civil
Fundraiser Draws Local Outdoor Enthusiasts, Raises Funds for Wetlands
Edward Lynn, Eagle Grove Eagle The Red Shed event center was packed with outdoor sports and hunting enthusiasts last Saturday night as Ducks Unlimited hosted
Former sheriff, being sued by his successor, must repay jobless benefits
By: Clark Kauffmen A former county sheriff who collected unemployment benefits after losing his bid for reelection will now have to repay those benefits, a
Senate panel advances death penalty bill for murder of peace officers
By: Robin Opsahl A Senate subcommittee advanced this year’s proposal to reinstate the death penalty in Iowa in cases where a person is found guilty
City’s Support for Rec Center Project Moves Forward Without Financial Commitment
by Amanda Rink, Editor Community members and city officials gathered for a workshop Tuesday night to discuss the next steps for the long-anticipated recreation center
Wright County Faces Challenges with Conservation Grants and State Mental Health Changes, But Advances Infrastructure
by Amanda Rink, Editor The Wright County Board of Supervisors met Monday morning to discuss a range of county matters, including the loss of grant
Iowa lawmakers work to restrict medication abortion access, inform about abortion pill reversal
By: Cami Koons An Iowa House subcommittee advanced a bill Tuesday that would restrict access to abortion medication by mail, require physicians to inform patients
Bill to remove gender identity from Iowa Civil Rights Act clears Senate subcommittee
By: Robin Opsahl Iowans weighed in for the second day of public input on a bill to remove gender identity as a protected class from the