Former regent spokeswoman sues board over gender and age bias
Sheila Koppin, a longtime state Board of Regents spokeswoman, sues the board and Executive Director Robert Donley in Polk County District Court, alleging gender and age discrimination and pay disparity. She seeks reinstatement or front pay, says Donley misled her about a reorganization and a new senior post.
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Josh Lehman
Branstad appointees denied over telemedicine abortion issue
The Iowa Senate defeated two Branstad reappointments to the Board of Medicine by 32-18, missing the two-thirds threshold. The vote centered on a 2013 ruling banning telemedicine abortions, with supporters citing health and safety concerns and opponents arguing it limits access to a legal procedure.
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Cedar Rapids man charged after rock assault on woman
A Cedar Rapids man, 28-year-old Ryan A Hepker, allegedly struck a woman in the face with a rock in the 10 block of Third Avenue SE Monday evening. The victim required medical treatment for multiple injuries. Hepker faces one count of assault with intent to inflict serious injury an aggravated misdemeanor carrying up to two years in prison.
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Capitol Digest Mental Health Costs And Tax Relief Plan Face Senate Vote
The Iowa Senate approved SF 504 by 46 to 4 to give counties more flexibility in regional mental health funding while capping property tax support. The plan would start from the statewide $114.6 million cap, equalize funding within regions, and add a growth factor, with regions allowed to spend down balances but maintain a 25 percent cash reserve limit. Democrats warn lawmakers to scrutinize tax relief proposals that would cut nine income tax brackets to three while easing federal deductibility over years. An attempt to raise the state minimum wage failed as Sen. David Johnson sought a floor debate on boosting it from 7.25 to 9.50 by 2019 with inflation adjustments. Gazette Des Moines Bureau
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