Lawmakers advance gender identity bill faces strong opposition
Trans rights activists packed a Des Moines committee room to challenge House Study Bill 649 defining man and woman in state law and requiring note of pre and post transition genders on licenses. The measure drew protests with chants outside the room as lawmakers debated changes.
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Partisan Bill Might Redraw Local Elections
Iowa Republicans move House Study Bill 683 to advance partisan ballots for city and school elections. Rep. Brooke Boden and Rep. Dan Gehlbach backed the measure amid calls to reflect growing party involvement. Rep. Heather Matson opposed. The proposal, from Rep. Skyler Wheeler, now awaits full committee review.
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University of Iowa settles $2M birth injury suit
The University of Iowa agreed to pay a Johnson County family 2 million to settle a negligence suit over the 2009 delivery of their son who showed immediate right arm injury. Now 14, he has 50 percent mobility and 30 procedures across four years, with experts noting potential for higher awards and future medical needs.
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