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Also, Iowa Supreme Court awards grants for low-income legal services

Chemical castration uses medications that block testosterone production to decrease sex drive. Surgical castration is a much more invasive procedure.

Meantime, a year later Iowa has not replaced an interstate compact for comparing voter registration lists across states.

Also, Gov. Kim Reynolds issues storm disaster proclamation.

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Iowa providers will be reimbursed by the state for emergency contraception provided to sexual assault victims, but abortion services for victims will not be reimbursed, according to a new policy announced Friday by Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird following a 17-month review conducted by her office.

A study published by Brown and Princeton universities shows that kindergarten tuition at Iowa private schools went up by between 21 percent and 24 percent since the implementation of the state’s Education Savings Account program.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and Marion schools are among 38 grant recipients under the $900K program, created by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds after she rejected $29 million in federal funding.

Also: State Auditor releases schedule of upcoming town hall forums

A new state law requires Iowa local governments to obtain a permit to continue using automated traffic enforcement cameras beyond Oct. 1

A bill to ensure payment was not passed this year by state lawmakers -- to whom the measure would apply.