Iowa House seeks guidance on class rank in college admissions
The Iowa House unanimously urged the Board of Regents to recommend whether class ranking should influence admissions. Currently top half graduates receive preference, but some districts like Iowa City have eliminated rank to ease access to regent universities. Rep. Mary Mascher proposed focusing on course rigor and achievements instead. The bill heads to the Senate. any change would come via administrative rules with a January Regents report to the Legislature.
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Marriage amendment rally at the Iowa Capitol draws supporters
Nearly 1,000 Iowans rallied on the Capitol steps to urge Senate action on a House passed measure to add a constitutional marriage definition to the Iowa Constitution. The event, organized by the Iowa Family Policy Center, seeks approval by a March 24 deadline to move the issue toward voter consideration.
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Senate approves Aug. 25 start date for Iowa schools
The Senate passed Senate File 2272 40 to 9 to set a firm August 25 start for Iowa schools and restrict waivers for earlier openings. An amendment by Sen. John Putney allowed Aug. 25 as the earliest, with waivers to start earlier only in special cases. a July 1 effort failed 17 to 29. The bill heads to the House amid tourism concerns and local control debate.
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Capitol Digest expresses Iowa Senate action on liquor bans and car loans
Eastern Iowa digest notes Senate panel approved a ban on liquor license machines dispensing vaporized alcohol as a misdemeanor with license revocation. House debate hints at TouchPlay limits and potential long term impact. Coalition urges 21 percent cap on car title loan rates. Speaker Rants to watch committee movement.
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