Faced with the proliferation of hemp-derived THC, Iowa lawmakers passed new restrictions on the sale of consumable hemp products. In doing so, they limit parents who give their child CBD — for some, the only seizure drug that works.
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Residents may select the garbage cart size they prefer as the city of Marion transitions to automated curbside collection of garbage, recycling and yard waste in September.
The Iowa state agriculture department is asking for federal assistance to address the avian influenza outbreak, which on Friday was confirmed in a second herd of dairy cattle.
History shows incumbent presidents with low approval ratings typically hurt down-ticket candidates
Republican Reps. Ashley Hinson, Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Zach Nunn each submitted the maximum number of requests. Rep. Randy Feenstra didn’t submit any for the fourth straight year.
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Also, Cedar Rapids Horizons wins transit grant
Senate Republicans Wednesday rejected the Democratic-led "Right to Contraception Act," which would have ensured nationwide protections for access to birth control.
Also, Iowa Supreme Court awards grants for low-income legal services
12 points separated Mariannette Miller-Meeks from right-flank challenger
Half of the 50 seats in the Iowa Senate and all 100 Iowa House seats are up for election in November.
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