DES MOINES — The Iowa Supreme Court on Friday rejected a Black man's argument that he was denied his right to an impartial jury because of a flawed process that excluded Black people and resulted in only white jurors.
On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics Podcast: No-name plates, campaign fundraising, the only sure things – ethanol and tax cuts, and checking in on the kids.
Proposed six-month study of utility-scale projects would not affect Coggon Solar plan, which was approved last month.
The statue of a soldier, in Marion’s City Square Park, will be sent to Mississippi for a cost estimate and possible repairs, which would include reattaching that statute’s head.
Eight Iowa school districts are violating a judicial order by not reinstating face mask requirements, says a letter sent Friday from the ACLU’s state chapter to those district.
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy will no longer offer instruction from district teachers.
Nearly 1 million people combined have more than $400 million in unclaimed property being held by the state. Find out if any belongs to you or your business.
Since the pandemic, libraries have seen an increase in the number of donated books that are not usable for resale purposes. Here are some guidelines to consider before you donate.
The Iowa Supreme Court continued its mandatory mediation requirement for family law cases that may have been delayed during the pandemic because they can lead to quicker resolutions without a trial.
Upon graduating from the University of Iowa, students in the Grow Our Own program are guaranteed a position with the Iowa City Community School District, if there is an opening.
Cedar Rapids’ new Parks and Recreation Director Hashim Taylor aims to keep “boots-on-the-ground” experiences at the heart of his work. Parks and rec shaped his life as a child, and he hopes to be a positive role model for others.
Owners have yet to pay a $70,000 fine ordered by a judge last fall.
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