Iowa House weighs medical cannabis expansion plan
House Speaker Linda Upmeyer signals support for limited access to cannabidiol oil and Epidiolex for epilepsy while cautious on broader medical cannabis benefits. Rep. Jarad Klein pushes to end the sunset and license multiple manufacturers, with a Senate bill proposing dispensaries and patient registration. Governor Branstad will weigh final legislation after review.
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Clear Lake
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Branstad sentimental as session closes in Iowa
Des Moines Gov. Terry Branstad, 70, reflects on 33 years in the Iowa General Assembly and 23 years as governor as lawmakers prepare to wrap up the session. He awaits Senate confirmation as ambassador to China and notes a GOP majority aided productivity.
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Iowa
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Des Moines University
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Senate
Stephen Mally
the Gazette
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Iowa approves stalking and domestic abuse law changes
Gov. Branstad signed House File 263 expanding stalking definitions to include GPS and adding tougher consequences for habitual violent offenders. The measure raises parole thresholds and requires completion of domestic abuse treatment, with Senate File 401 enabling sexual assault survivors to seek civil protective orders.
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Man accused in underage pregnancy case in Cedar Rapids
Phillip J. Fear, 36, is charged by Linn County Attorney's Office with one count of third degree sexual abuse for alleged sex act with his then 14 year old girlfriend in November 2014. DNA linked him to a newborn, carrying a Class C felony with up to 10 years in prison.
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Coralville bank robbed two arrested from Missouri
Two suspects from St. Louis, Peter Lundberg aged 60 and Bridgett Durbrow aged 48, were arrested after a Thursday afternoon Bank of the West robbery in Coralville. A gray Ford Crown Victoria with Missouri plates led to a statewide alert and a traffic stop on I-80 between Durant and Davenport. Police say property linked to the crime was found in the vehicle and the pair face second degree robbery charges.
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