Iowa House approves bill to let 18 year olds buy handguns
The Iowa House passed House File 924 lowering the minimum handgun age from 21 to 18 with private sales allowed for 18 to 20 year olds. The bill preserves federal dealer restrictions and adds liability for guardians, while opponents warn of increased gun violence. It awaits Senate action.
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Iowa House weighs legalizing psilocybin for PTSD treatment
Iowa lawmakers advance House File 620 creating a Psilocybin Production Establishment Licensing Board within the Department of Health and Human Services to allow in-state production and use for veterans with PTSD. The bills set limits, clinical requirements, and oversight mirroring medical settings with on‑record sessions and licensed providers.
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Birmingham
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Larry McBurney
Urbandale
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Indianola
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Cedar Rapids man jailed 25 years for sexually abusing infant
Aaron Jacob Wingerson, 29, sentenced to 25 years for second degree sexual abuse of a 3 month old infant. The act was captured on a video phone app set up by the baby's parents who rushed in when alerted. Wingerson must serve 70 percent before parole, register as a sex offender, and receive a lifetime parole bond. A no contact order was extended for five years to protect the child.
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