Regulators weigh penalties as Dakota Access pipeline prep sparks concern
Iowa utilities board discussed possible civil penalties for Dakota Access over early prep work on a 3.8 billion crude oil line from North Dakota through South Dakota and Iowa to Illinois. Officials note preparations occurred before permit official, while company says no construction has begun. Public notices outline required warnings and arbiter procedures.
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Iowa bill targets youth conference opt in policy debate
A House subcommittee heard a bill requiring parental permission slips for students to attend curricula on human growth and development from school or off campus events. Opponents argued the measure would curb participation while supporters say it protects parental rights amid discussions at the Governor’s LGBTQ Youth conference. House members consider narrowing the bill to off campus events.
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Jury weighs hate crime case against Randy Metcalf in Dubuque
Several witnesses testified Metcalf, 40, denied being racist despite a large swastika tattoo. They said he worked as a bar bouncer at venues with black patrons and never used the N word, while prosecutors displayed surveillance video of the June 12 assault in which Lamarr Sandridge was injured. Closing arguments set to begin.
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