On this week’s episode: consumable hemp products, meat alternative labeling, and the U. S. Surgeon General talks mental health
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On this week’s episode: consumable hemp products, meat alternative labeling, and the U. S. Surgeon General talks mental health
The bill would remove the most senior judge in the district from the judicial nominating commission. Instead, the governor would be allowed to appoint an additional member. With the addition, the governor would be able to appoint six — or a majority — of the members to each judicial nominating commission.
Also, House widens police, firefighter disability help
Owner opposes move, saying it would make it harder to sell building
The proposal by Procter & Gamble has been met with resistance from neighbors, who said they are concerned about the company’s planned expansion.
University of Iowa police on Thursday morning received a report of a male making threats with a knife on campus, according to a Hawk Alert distributed to students, faculty, and staff.
Kim Taylor, 50, was convicted by a federal jury in November on 52 counts including fraudulent voting and providing false information in registering and voting.
Students lead an evening of faith, fellowship and inclusion in an effort to break down cultural barriers during the month of Ramadan
Shane Teslik, under cross exam, said he didn’t think it was important to tell police he called Devonna Walker a racial slur before she attacked and assaulted him. He also said he thought calling Walker, a Black woman, the slur would “neutralize” the heated argument between his girlfriend and Walker.
Dr. Vivek Murthy has said the youth mental health crisis is the “defining public health issue of our time” and called on Congress to put in place safety standards to minimize the harms of social media platforms on children.
Also, nicotine vapes that are not approved by the feds would be banned from sale in Iowa under a bill also moving in the House
Fewer women to qualify, given lower income ceiling
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