Judge blocks Iowa waiting period abortion law
A Cedar Rapids district court blocked Gov. Kim Reynolds 24 hour waiting period law for abortions ruling it unconstitutional and finding the passage violated single subject rules and public input. The state intends to appeal to the Iowa Supreme Court within 30 days.
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Kim Reynolds
6Th Judicial District Court
Mitchell Turner
Iowa Supreme Court
Iowa District Court
Reynolds
Balloon Glow Returns At Hawkeye Downs Despite Weather Threats
Optimists gather for the annual Balloon Glow at Hawkeye Downs as rain and lightning delay events. Colin Gilland helps pilot Peter Kamp cover a balloon basket while tethered balloons and Great American Kites are planned for the return event after last year’s cancellations due to coronavirus.
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Colin Gilland
Peter Kamp
Hawkeye Downs
Robbery Suspect Fires 10 Rounds at Linn County Deputy
Stanley L. Donahue 36, of Chicago, charged in a Linn County robbery and shooting, appeared in court with bail set at 2.5 million. Deputy William Halverson, 38, wearing a vest, was shot in the left hip and leg but remained in serious yet stable condition at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. If convicted on all 10 counts, he could face up to 112 years in prison.
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Casey’s
Linn County
William Halverson
Sheriff's Office
University of Iowa
Stanley L. Donahue
Linn County District Court
Public Defender’s Office
Donahue
Chicago
Democrats' voting overhaul blocked by GOP filibuster
In Washington the For the People Act stalled in the Senate after Republicans denied the 60 votes needed to begin debate. Vice President Harris presided as the bill failed 50 to 50, signaling continued Democratic struggle in a narrowly divided chamber.
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Washington
U.S
Senate
Ing
GOP
Kamala Harris
Nine chosen for Cedar Rapids police review board
Cedar Rapids officials appointed nine residents, largely people of color, to the citys first citizens police review board after narrowing a 71 applicant pool. The panel will oversee local law enforcement and help foster equity and trust between police and the community.
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Citizens’ Police Review Board
Cedar Rapids
City Council
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