Iowa hosts nation’s second highest cancer rate in 2024 report
The Iowa Cancer Registry's 2024 Cancer in Iowa report says Iowa has the second highest and fastest growing cancer rate in the nation with an estimated 21 000 new cases this year. Alcohol use is linked to several cancers and Iowa ranks fourth in alcohol related cancer incidence.
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Iowa Senate GOP Passes Religious Freedom Bill
The Iowa Senate GOP passes a religious freedom bill prompting Democratic concerns that the measure would allow individuals to discriminate. News by Erin Murphy and Caleb McCullough, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau.
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Iowa Senate Debates Religious Freedom Bill 2095
Iowa lawmakers held a long debate on Senate File 2095 the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Republicans backed the measure saying it defends religious liberties while Democrats opposed citing potential protections for discrimination.
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Iowa City considers elementary costs ahead of budget cuts
The Iowa City School District reviews per student and enrollment data for 21 elementary schools as it plans a $7.5 million budget reduction over two years. Enrollment for 2024 25 ranges from 126 to 475, with base staffing costs remaining constant across schools.
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