Iowa bill would force local police to aid ICE
Iowa lawmakers advanced House Study Bill 187 requiring every law enforcement agency to sign memorandums with ICE by January 1, 2026. The plan includes jail enforcement and warrant service programs to process individuals based on citizenship status, aligning with federal immigration enforcement. Critics call the measure anti immigrant and say it heightens public safety concerns.
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Mayflower Residence Hall ground floor renovation planned
The University of Iowa seeks 2.4 million to transform the ground floor of the 57 year old Mayflower Residence Hall into an open study lounge small group rooms expanded fitness center with floor to ceiling windows and a vending area. The plan aims to enhance student success and extend the life of the facility.
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Casino bill moves forward limiting city incentives
Iowa lawmakers advanced a bill restricting city urban renewal plans from funding gaming projects tied to new state licenses. The measure targets Cedar Rapids by curbing use of public funds for road and flood control tied to the proposed casino, while not blocking Cedar Rapids itself.
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GOP bill revokes protections for trans Iowans
Republican lawmakers in Des Moines introduced House Study Bill 242 to remove gender identity as a protected class from the Iowa Civil Rights Act, strike its definition, and create a new section defining sex and related terms. The bill, led by Rep. Steve Holt, awaits committee action with a hearing not yet scheduled.
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