Lawyers for a book publisher that is challenging Iowa’s book ban law called it a “statewide, one-size-fits-all statute that eliminates discretion by school librarians,” while lawyers for the state characterized it as an appropriate and lawful attempt by lawmakers to control the materials publicly funded schools are offering their students.
A Linn County jury took only 90 minutes to convict a Hiawatha man of human trafficking a 17-year-old Dubuque girl. The teen testified last week Jarod Anderson, 35, of Hiawatha, had forced her to have sex with multiple men in May 2024 and also sexually abused her.
A Marion man wants his confession tossed out because investigators violated his rights. Investigators didn’t read his rights until 40 minutes into his statement, according to motion to suppress.
Ashley and Joshua Drew admitted they locked a 16-year-old boy in his bedroom and withheld food. The boy lost mobility in his legs and was severely underweight at 76 pounds.
This week on the podcast: Cedar Rapids casino update, the pesticide tort reform bill is back and Iowa House Republicans’ higher education committee is in full swing
Jeff Witter complains about tight time frame
After more than a decade of trying to bring a casino to Linn County, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission voted 4-1 to grant a gaming license to build a planned $275 million casino and entertainment center near downtown Cedar Rapids.
Schools would be required to prohibit students from having phones during instructional time under a bill from Gov. Kim Reynolds that was advanced by lawmakers.
Under a bill being considered in the Iowa Senate, Bayer -- the maker of glyphosate-based Roundup -- would be shielded from lawsuits claiming the company failed to warn consumers of health risks if the product label complies with federal labeling requirements.
Explicit photos, messages about prostitution on his phone weren’t his, he says
Pharmacy benefit managers, insurance companies, and pharmacists debated the causes and potential impacts of the new proposal during hearings Wednesday at the Iowa Capitol
Also, anti-Trump demonstrators stand on Capitol steps
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