Iowa lawmakers back cellphone limits in schools and on roads
House approved HF 782 by an 88-9 margin amid broad support from Reynolds and educators and with districts like Ottumwa Ankeny and Ames already enforcing policies. Senate SF 22 cleared with 47-1, while farm vehicle exemptions drew some concern. Copied measures target classroom focus and distracted driving with penalties up to 1000 dollars for severe outcomes.
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Reynolds
Iowa
Ottumwa
Ankeny
Ames
Iowa City
Public Teachers Union
Jeff Shipley
Birmingham
Heather Matson
Matson
David Young
van Meter
Transportation Committee
Young
Senate
Bill Dotzler
Waterloo
DNR plans dam review at Palisades Kepler State Park
Iowa DNR seeks public input on lowering a dam at Palisades Kepler to reduce danger from drownings and create possible rapids and recreation amenities. An alternative analysis by Stantec will study options, with costs estimated at 1 to 2.5 million dollars and initial input meetings expected late spring or early summer.
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Palisades- Kepler State Park
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Hoogeveen
Iowa
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Natural Resource Commission
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Linn
Johnson Counties
Palisades Kepler
Iowa moves to curb DEI and restrict college programs
Iowa lawmakers push HF 856 HF 269 HF 295 and HF 487 to ban DEI offices at public and private colleges bar diversity courses from graduation requirements and create a Center for Intellectual Freedom at the University of Iowa. The bills threaten accreditation and Iowa Tuition Grant eligibility while seeking to reshape campus governance and funding. Regulators and college advocates warn of censorship and loss of competitiveness amid concerns over rights and education standards.
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Mount Mercy University
Cornell College
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Grinnell College
Mary Madison
West Des Moines
Steve Holt
R-Denison
U.S. Department of Education
Iowa State
Civic Education
University of Northern Iowa
Legislative Services Agency
Iowa Senate
Lynn Evans
Aurelia
Senate Education Committee
House
Board of Regents
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