The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier1d
CAPITOL NOTEBOOK: Surgical castration bill shelved by state lawmakers
DES MOINES — Iowa lawmakers on Tuesday shelved a bill that would allow surgical castration to be imposed as a punishment for certain sex crimes committed against children under a bill introduced in the Iowa House.
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds releases bill restricting students' cell-phone use during instructional time
The bill establishes a floor, or a minimum standard, that all Iowa school districts will be required to adopt by July 1, 2025.
Des Moines Register3d
Kim Reynolds wants a big unemployment tax cut for businesses. Here's how Iowa stacks up:
Kim Reynolds to reduce the amount companies ... We’re an outlier." Reynolds hasn't released the text of her bill, but her proposal to cut unemployment taxes has three main pieces: Cutting ...
The Gazette2d
Capitol Notebook: Election shows anti-abortion positions can ‘win,’ Iowa Gov. Reynolds says
Also, legislators considered a bill that would enhance penalties for individuals who wear a hood in an effort to conceal their identity while committing a crime.
KWWL6d
Governor Reynolds introduces bill that restricts cell phone use in classrooms
DES MOINES, Iowa (KWWL) -- Governor Kim Reynolds has introduced a bill aimed to restrict the use of cell phones during instructional time in classrooms. The bill also establishes a minimum ...
The Gazette6d
Capitol Notebook: Trump’s order ends DEI at universities, Gov. Reynolds tells Iowa schools
Also, the Iowa Senate is advancing new legislation that would require the teaching of fetal development in health and human growth classes
The Daily Nonpareil2d
Election shows anti-abortion positions can ‘win,’ Iowa Gov. Reynolds says
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said recent electoral victories show that “life can win,” and Iowa Statehouse Republicans have “repeatedly won the (abortion) debate at the ballot box.”
The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier2d
CAPITOL NOTEBOOK: Election shows anti-abortion positions can ‘win,’ governor says
DES MOINES — Gov. Kim Reynolds, speaking at an anti-abortion event Monday at the Iowa Capitol, said recent electoral victories show that “life can win,” and Iowa Statehouse Republicans have “repeatedly won the (abortion) debate at the ballot box.”
KTTC6d
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds urges university presidents to disband DEI programs
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds sent a letter to university presidents Thursday, which reminded them about their obligation to disband diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
The Daily Nonpareil1d
Bill proposing surgical castration as punishment shelved by Iowa lawmakers
Iowa lawmakers on Tuesday shelved a bill that would allow surgical castration to be imposed as a punishment for certain sex crimes committed against children.
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Things to do in February in Naples: Festivals, concerts, plays, more
Naples Art Institute National Art Fair: For its 46th annual event, the art fair will take place at Cambier Park, 755 Eighth Ave. South, downtown Naples. Feb. 21-23. Free admission with donations appreciated. More at naplesart.org.
Globe Gazette6d
Iowa lawmakers introduce bills that could block Cedar Rapids casino proposal
Bills to create a five-year moratorium on new state-licensed casinos in Iowa have been introduced by Republicans in both chambers of the Iowa Legislature.