Iowa House OKs 20 week abortion ban amendment
The Iowa House committee approved a 20 week abortion ban amendment by voice vote and advanced the bill 11-8 despite opposition from Democrats who pressed for broader exemptions. Supporters say the measure offers a viable, court‑defensible restriction, while critics urge exceptions for rape, incest, fetal anomalies, and maternal life.
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Ames
Wessel- Kroeschell
Wessel-Kroeschell
Steve Holt
R-Denison
Iowa
Holt
Tom Chapman
Iowa Catholic Conference
Erin Davison-Rippey
Planned Parenthood Voters
Aspire housing scrubs Hooters event for NCAA game
Aspire at West Campus residents protested an April 3 plan to host a Hooters event during the NCAA final. Management cited budget constraints but switched to Buffalo Wild Wings after resident and media concerns about misogynistic display and campus climate.
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University of Iowa
Hooters
Aspire
West Campus
Mitch Lingo
Lingo
Travis Hotz
the Gazette
Hotz
Davenport
Buffalo Wild Wings
Coralville
Sam Lustgarten
Lustgarten
Hawkeye Court
Balfour Beatty
Crime Victims Rights Week Events Planned in Linn County
The Linn County Crime Victims Rights Week Committee schedules a series of events in Cedar Rapids and Marion to honor National Crime Victims Rights Week. Highlights include a 5K Run Walk at Thomas Park in Marion, opening ceremonies at Hiawatha Community Center, a pinwheel garden at the Linn County Courthouse lawn, a victim empathy circle at William G Faches Center, and a candlelight homicide vigil at Horizons.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Thomas Park
Marion
Hiawatha Community Center
Emmons St
Third Ave
William G. Faches
29Th Ave
Horizons
Fifth St
Privacy rules split Internet providers and users in Congress vote
Analysts explain the impact of the FCC privacy rules on ISPs, consumers, and government access. Sen Joni Ernst argues rules were narrow and uneven, while Rep Dave Loebsack says consumers need control over data use. State AGs could challenge policy breaches under existing laws. The piece notes practical limits on browsing history privacy and outlines potential data-mining paths for authorities.
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Joni) Ernst
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Dave Loebsack
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Washington Post
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ISP
Travis LeBlanc
Chris Calabrese
Center For Democracy and Technology
FBI
At&t
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