Parkland rallying for gun control after school shooting
In Parkland Floridastudents protested the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre calling for stricter gun laws. Carlos Rodriguez 50 joined the peaceful rally as drivers honked in support. The community faces a surge of activism amid tragedy.
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University of Iowa audit flags unacceptable risks in crisis plan
An audit by the US Office of Internal Audit finds the University of Iowa emergency preparedness for bomb threats health crises and hostage situations has unacceptable weaknesses. It cites gaps in policies training communication and incident follow ups noting information is not fully documented timely distributed or reviewed for improvements.
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Iowa Heartbeat bill to face Senate floor debate
Senate Study Bill 3143 would ban abortions after fetal heartbeat detection in Iowa, risking Roe v Wade precedent and jeopardizing University of Iowa obstetrics residency accreditation. The measure, passed by 8-5 in the Judiciary Committee, could carry a Class D felony charge for physicians who perform such abortions, with limited exceptions. Governor Reynolds has not committed to signing and would assess the final form.
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Immigration arrests and deportations rise in Midwest region
Federal data show immigration arrests up 67 percent and deportations up 55 percent in a five state area including Iowa and neighboring states. The surge reflects heightened enforcement under the Trump administration, though levels echo those reported four years earlier during Obama's second term. Local advocates cite fear and uncertainty among Latino communities amid the policy shift.
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