Government & Politics

House File 115 would require Iowa colleges and universities to establish policies prohibiting students, faculty and staff on nonimmigrant visas from “publicly espousing terrorist activity related to an ongoing conflict or ... persuading others to endorse or espouse terrorist activity related to an ongoing conflict or to support a terrorist organization unless it is the policy or practice of the United States to support such activity or organization.”

Thirty acres of the former Transamerica site at Edgewood Road and 42nd Street in northeast Cedar Rapids would be used for commercial development, while 19 acres would become home to Cedar Rapids Prep, a new charter school set to open this year.

A so-called anti-SLAPP law is moving farther in the Iowa Legislature than it has in the past; it would allow Iowans to request expedited dismissal of a lawsuit on First Amendment grounds

Sky watchers claim Iowans have been exposed to chemicals and nanotechnology as part of governmental programs to control the weather and climate.

Also, Iowans protest bill that would shield pesticide companies over failure to warn consumers about health risks of their products

Iowa’s Racing and Gaming Commission voted unanimously Monday to deny a request by Riverside Casino & Golf Resort to immediately pause issuance of a gambling license in Linn County. They said the issue is one for Iowa courts to decide.

Also, Iowa City and Johnson County formalize their joint law enforcement facility exploration

Ten acres at the corner of First Avenue and Second Street in Coralville will include restaurant, retail, commercial and multifamily housing as part of the Gather Iowa redevelopment project from Rael Development Corporation. (Renderings created by Dwell Design Studio and provided by City of Coralville)