Northey leaves Iowa ag post for USDA undersecretary
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey resigns after 11 years to become USDA undersecretary for farm and foreign agricultural services. He will be sworn in at the Iowa Leaders Dinner in Des Moines, addressing bird flu, water quality, and budget challenges from his tenure.
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Iowa Senate advances online learning access for home schooled students
The Iowa Senate approved Senate File 2131 50-0 to expand Iowa Learning Online enabling homeschooled students to take online courses without public or accredited private school enrollment. The measure, supported by Sen. Jeff Edler, aims for oversight through video connections while avoiding local district costs.
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Iowa House backs 25 percent damages cut for not wearing seat belts
The Iowa House approved Senate File 2135 by 58 to 38 to raise the reduction of damages in personal injury lawsuits for not wearing a seat belt from 5 percent to 25 percent. Critics say the bill favors insurance profits, while supporters call it personal responsibility. The measure passed despite mixed views from lawmakers.
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Engagements Weddings and Anniversaries Notice
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