Iowans celebrate Juneteenth with virtual events statewide
Iowa museums and groups move Juneteenth celebrations online due to coronavirus restrictions while the Iowa Freedom Riders plan an in person event after a downtown Iowa City protest. The observance recalls the 1865 Galveston news and Iowa’s 2002 state holiday status.
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Reynolds vows felon voting rights before fall election
Gov. Kim Reynolds pledged via news conference at the Iowa Capitol to automatically restore felons' voting rights after sentence completion, with a target to finish before the November election. She noted no exact timeline and backed a constitutional amendment, though legislative action stalled this session.
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Iowa leaders laud bipartisan police reform as Congress example
U S senators Grassley and Ernst commend Iowa Legislatures unanimous passage of a police reform package on June 11, signed by Gov Reynolds. They urge Congress to follow Iowa's path, citing agreement with Tim Scott’s reforms and potential for meaningful action beyond the George Floyd case.
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Iowa adopts police reform law Four key provisions enacted
The Iowa Legislature unanimously approves House File 2647. Provisions ban chokeholds unless life is at risk, revoke certification for misconduct, bar out of state certifications for serious offenses, empower AG to probe officer-involved deaths, and require annual implicit bias and de escalation training for agencies.
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