Iowa legislature advances lines of succession and health options
Lawmakers push changes to gubernatorial succession, allow small business health associations, and require competitive bidding on public project contracts including Linn County lease purchases. Several bills cleared the funnel deadline while others, such as rape kit backlog, voter access, and civics testing, did not.
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Lobbyist resigns after kiss with Senate leader
Des Moines lobbyist Lindsay McCune, previously with the Iowa League of Cities, submitted her resignation amid a scandal involving a kiss with Senate Majority Leader Bill Dix at a Des Moines bar. Dix resigned hours after the video surfaced. IowaStartingLine released the clip. Des Moines officials criticized the league's handling.
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Crisis Center plans major food warehouse expansion
The Crisis Center outlines a bold expansion to address tripling demand, boosting storage by eight to twelve pallets, adding a walk in cooler and donation drop off, widening the repackaging area, and adding a second bathroom. The project aims to ease congestion for 50 to 75 volunteers and clients at peak times, with funding hopes tied to grants and community support.
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Iowa Lottery Draws Reported For March 15
The results listed include Pick 3 Midday 7 5 8 and Pick 3 Evening 8 1 6. Pick 4 Midday 6 4 0 0 and Pick 4 Evening 4 5 4 0. Lucky for Life numbers are 10 16 17 40 47 with Lucky ball 5.
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sanctions push against Russia falls short says Schiff Royce
Lawmakers urge tougher response to Russia’s actions including a chemical attack and election meddling. President Trump faces criticism as sanctions target GRU and other figures, with Mnuchin warning of further measures and Russia threatening retaliation. Several officials note past Obama era steps and ongoing cyberattack concerns across Europe and the United States.
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