Abortion Debate Highlights Iowa House Race Ties
In a campaign clash between Susan Miller-Meeks and Cindy Bohannon, abortion policy and immigration dominated debate. Bohannon accused Miller-Meeks of backpedaling on life‑beginning definitions, while Miller-Meeks touted pro‑life with exceptions and urged consensus on federal limits such as a 15‑week ban. Bohannon pressed for Roe‑era aims on abortion and stricter immigration stance, noting the GOP’s failure to pass compromise border legislation. Election Day is November 5 with early voting underway.
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Nest found for first rusty patched bumblebee in Iowa since 2017
Wiegand’s property in Iowa City yielded a bumblebee nest with about 150 workers, the first since 2017. Researchers Amy Toth of Iowa State and Environment Solutions & Innovations officials noted the species’ range collapse and ongoing decline of roughly 80 percent. They emphasize habitat loss, disease from managed bees, and pesticide use as contributing factors and urge public reporting via Bumble Bee Atlas and iNaturalist to improve data.
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