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Also, Gov. Reynolds requests expedited federal disaster declaration for nine Iowa counties

Also, lawmakers advance traffic camera ban, hands-free driving bill

President Joe Biden on Friday approved a disaster declaration and relief to seven Iowa counties that sustained damages from spring flooding along the Mississippi River.

Also, Reynolds issues disaster proclamation due to severe weather in three counties

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for two more counties in response to Mississippi River flooding on Friday.

The Iowa Senate has started the process of confirming Gov. Kim Reynolds’ appointees to state boards and commissions. And for the first time in a long time, Republicans hold a super majority in the Senate, which means they’ll be able to prevent Democrats from blocking gubernatorial appointees that require a two-thirds majority.

Also, Gov. Reynolds announced a disaster declaration for 4 counties as a result of Tuesday’s storms

Iowa’s high school graduation rate slipped from 91.8 percent for the Class of 2020 to 90.2 percent for the Class of 2021.

Linn County is slated to receive most of nearly $57 million awarded to the state of Iowa by the federal government to assist with long-term recovery from the August 2020 derecho.