Iowa Abortion Bill Faces Senate With 72-Hour Wait Period
Iowa lawmakers debate a 72 hour waiting period and penalties changes on abortion. Democrats warn the amended bill unravels protections while Republicans defend it as balanced. Critics raise cost and access concerns. supporters urge respect for women’s decisions amid political pressure.
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D-Dubuque
Iowa
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Iowa City
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Rottumwa
Chelgren
Iowans debate allowing fireworks sales and use hours
Lawmakers discuss allowing consumer fireworks sales from June 1 to July 4 with hours for use, aiming to let residents buy fireworks in Iowa rather than neighboring states. Supporters say it boosts spending. opponents warn of fire, injuries, and stress for pets and veterans. The bill cleared the Senate 34-14 and awaits Branstad's signature.
Fireworks Bill Shapes Sale and Use Rules Across Cities
The proposed consumer fireworks bill would allow licensed retailers and groups to sell from permanent structures between June 1 and July 8 and December 10 through January 3, with tents allowed June 13 to July 8. Hours would mainly be 9 am to 10 pm, with extended times on July 4 and nearby dates and year-end holidays. Counties or cities could opt out of use but not sale. Cedar Rapids officials plan to study options to restrict sales and possession locally.
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Vance McKinnon
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McKinnon
Mark English
English
Marion
Debra Krebill
Meyer Expected to Testify in Iowa Case Over Athletics Departure
Meyer is expected to testify today in a trial about her ouster from the Iowa athletics program. Carroll described a pattern of communication issues and insubordination that led to her firing after tensions over facilities and a controversial Griesbaum matter. The defense argues Meyer had a stellar longtime record and that problems arose only after complaints about Griesbaum and others, with Meyer's transfer tied to broader investigations into staff conduct.
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Joe Kearney
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Kearney
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Newkirk
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Terry Noonan
Noonan
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Ward
Ferentz, Brands
Fred Mims
McKinley Middle School employee on leave in abuse probe
Cedar Rapids area McKinley Middle School placed a second employee on paid leave amid a police investigation into sexual abuse. The district had earlier announced a first employee’s leave after reporting the case to Cedar Rapids Police on April 12. Officials provided limited details due to confidentiality laws.
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McKinley Middle School
Cedar Rapids Community
McKinley
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