Public health officials urge families to talk to their pediatricians as measles outbreaks on the rise in the U.S.
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Public health officials urge families to talk to their pediatricians as measles outbreaks on the rise in the U.S.
Iowa DNR Director Kayla Lyon told organizers she no longer will let conservation officers or other department employees spend as much paid time at the event and asked organizers to remove the agency’s name and logo from all marketing materials, boat trailers and other equipment.
New U.S. Department of Agriculture data reveals that some counties, especially in Northeast and East-Central Iowa, produced millions less bushels last year.
‘You’re voice, your vote’: District collected 1,700 community surveys to prioritize projects that would be funded by the capital projects levy
Police support bill that would require state approval before cities install devices
Christina Bohannan, the Democrat vying for Iowa’s 1st District, is urging stronger protections for IVF after an Alabama Supreme Court ruled frozen embryos are children under state law. She criticized her opponent, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, for supporting bills stating life begins at conception.
Also, the Iowa House passes legislation that would cap tuition and limit diversity, equity and inclusion programs at the state’s three public universities
House Republicans said the bill was necessary to teach Iowa students about the high points of American history and the achievements of the country’s major historical figures. They said students have been taught disproportionately about the negatives in American history.
The Iowa House on Thursday passed a bill that reorganizes the funding and oversight of Iowa’s area education agencies, the first major milestone for the proposal after lawmakers spent the past two months weighing changes to the state’s special education network.
Workshops, competition will be March 22-23 in Cedar Rapids
Iowa House Republicans passed a bill late Wednesday night that would create a new permitting process for Iowa school districts to arm trained staff. Under the bill, identities of school staff issued a weapons permit would be confidential and not subject to disclosure under Iowa’s open records law.
Kids First Law Center recognizing Thursday 14 students -- nominated by their teachers -- for exemplifying positive leadership qualities
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