Iowa July 1 laws take effect next month
Iowa marks an unofficial July 1 as the start of new laws. Constitutional carry removes permit needs for handgun purchases or carrying. Distilleries and breweries gain a second retail license. bars and restaurants may deliver cocktails via third party services. Editorial note on 2021 policy shift.
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Domestic violence a public health crisis says advocate
Editorial fellow Sofia DeMartino recounts personal experiences with domestic violence, including a friend finalizing divorce and another seeking safe housing. She notes Waypoint Services in Cedar Rapids adapting to pandemic era needs and the ongoing impact on survivors.
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Dorman remarks on Iowa politics in readers’ voices
Reader comments on a recent column challenge Gov Reynolds and Iowa policy. Dorman defends speaking out about red state Iowa while noting mixed responses from a diverse audience and a Pennsylvanian reader recalling changes since 1971.
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