Iowa lawmakers back hands free bill in both chambers
Iowa Senate and House committees unanimously advanced the hands free driving bill, raising fines from 45 to 100 dollars and creating moving violation status with suspensions for serious injuries or deaths. The measure includes exceptions for first responders and weather alerts, and supporters argue it will save lives amid distracted driving concerns.
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Iowa City special election to fill City Council seat
In person early voting for a March 4 special election to fill the District C vacancy on the Iowa City Council begins today at the county auditor's office. Oliver Weilein leads the primary with 69 percent, Ross Nusser 27 percent. Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. March 4.
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Three Year Old Dies After Marshalltown House Fire
A 3-year-old girl died Wednesday after being rescued from a Marshalltown home fire on Monday at 505 E. Church St. Fire crews found her on the second floor, transported her to UI Hospitals in Iowa City, and she later died. Investigators and Iowa State Fire Marshal special agents are probing the cause.
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