Lawmakers move to ban citizen police review boards
Iowa legislators approved a ban on citizen police review boards similar to Cedar Rapids and Iowa City ones. The measure awaits Gov. Reynolds signature. About six Iowa cities host such boards including Cedar Rapids, Coralville, Iowa City, University Heights, Dubuque and Ames. Nationally, roughly 150 citizen review boards exist with large departments, per Texas Southern.
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Democrat Kevin Techau enters race to challenge Rep Ashley Hinson
Former U.S. attorney Kevin Techau, 66, Cedar Rapids, launches Democratic bid to unseat Iowa Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson in the Northeast Iowa 2nd District. He vows to help families with lower costs, expand Social Security and Medicare, and broaden health care access while criticizing Hinson’s stance and Washington priorities. Techau cites district includes Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Dubuque, Mason City.
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Climate change and biology terms return to Iowa science standards
The Iowa Board of Education revisits draft science standards after criticism of removing terms like climate change and biological evolution. The second draft reintroduces phrases such as global or regional climate change and biological evolution, restoring direct references to core scientific concepts in high school guidance.
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Grant Wood AEA chief to work part time
Susie Meade, 57, will become part time chief administrator of Grant Wood Area Education Agency starting July 1, while dividing duties with Heartland AEA in Johnston. She takes over from John Speer, 53, who retires June 30 to join the University of Iowa as a clinical assistant professor.
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