At least 4 dozen bills have been “pre-filed” ahead of the 2025 session of the Iowa Legislature, which convenes Monday
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At least 4 dozen bills have been “pre-filed” ahead of the 2025 session of the Iowa Legislature, which convenes Monday
Also, Iowa senator speaks on private equity in health care
The new rules would reduce penalties for allowing teens to work longer hours, and do not change penalties for workplace safety or hazardous conditions violations.
An Iowa City man has been charged with domestic abuse in an assault that happened Monday morning, hours before a woman he lived with was found dead in circumstances police say are “suspicious.” Police have not said whether they believe the domestic abuse is related to the woman’s death.
Fareway Stores Inc. has announced the acquisition of Brothers Market locations in Lisbon and Denver, Iowa. The transaction is expected to close in March.
“Technicians are currently working to resolve the issue with the siren vendor,” Linn County Emergency Management said in a statement. “There is no current threat to public safety at this time.”
Completion expected in the fall of 2026
Adding to its more than 50 civil rights complaints in recent years accusing colleges, universities, and other academic institutions of race- and sex-based discrimination, the anti-affirmative action Equal Protection Project on Monday filed a federal complaint against the University of Northern Iowa.
The University of Northern Iowa has signed settlement agreements with five assistant professors promising them tenure and back pay after they filed grievances based on the institution’s initial denial of their promotion applications.
A Cedar Rapids man was arrested Monday on charges that he lit a fire in a motel, was taken to a hospital, and then lit a fire in the hospital.
Fully funding 4-year-old preschool, policies that help schools recruit and retain staff and better mental health services all are priorities.
Reach For Your Potential, an organization that serves adults with disabilities, will look to open a new childcare center this fall in Iowa City.
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