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State Library of Iowa attributes delivery changes to “rising costs and federal budget uncertainty.”

A state law that bans most abortions after roughly 6 weeks of pregnancy appears to be driving down the number of abortions in Iowa but also driving up the number of Iowans having abortions in neighboring states with less restrictive policies

In one year, the program, which works in partnership with the Johnson County Master Gardeners, has increased the number of participants can join the free program

Of nearly 100 emails that — in the span of a week — flooded the Board of Regents following the release of its proposal to ban required courses involving “substantial” DEI or CRT content, just one supported the proposal.

Available for adoption at Cedar Rapids Animal Care & Control

Also in this week’s Government Notes, Cedar Rapids is supporting a new initiative to address homelessness.

The official filing period for school board elections opens Aug. 25 and runs through Sept. 18. Candidates should file the necessary paperwork with their county auditor’s office.

College Community School District is launching a program with the upcoming school year that educators hope will immerse kids in learning through play. CCSD says it is among the first school districts in Iowa to implement the learning model.