Politics Apr 11 Iowa Republican Gov. Reynolds says she won’t seek reelection in surprise announcement By Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press
Nation Apr 10 Iowa puts $1 million toward summer meal sites, still faces criticism for rejecting federal funds The state is allocating $900,000 to schools and nonprofit organizations that participate in certain federal programs designed to serve summer meals and snacks in counties where at least 50 percent of children are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. By Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press
Education Dec 29 Judge blocks most of an Iowa law banning some school library books and discussion of LGBTQ+ issues The judge said the ban on books is "incredibly broad" and has resulted in the removal of history volumes, classics, award-winning novels and "even books designed to help students avoid being victimized by sexual assault."… By Associated Press
Nation Jul 25 Iowa Supreme Court says the block on the state’s strict abortion law can be appealed The Iowa Supreme Court says Gov. Kim Reynolds can appeal a temporary block on the state’s restrictive abortion law. By Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press
Politics Jul 17 Abortion in Iowa is legal again for the moment after a judge blocks new restrictions The judge's decision on Monday means abortion is once again legal in Iowa up to 20 weeks of pregnancy while the courts assess the new law's constitutionality. By Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press
Jul 14 Iowa law banning most abortions after about 6 weeks takes effect as judge weighs hold By Hannah Fingerhut, Summer Ballentine, Associated Press The new legislation prohibits almost all abortions once cardiac activity can be detected, which is usually around six weeks of pregnancy and before many women know they are pregnant. Continue reading
Jul 14 Iowa’s restrictive abortion measure faces legal challenge as governor prepares to sign it into law By Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press An Iowa judge will consider a request to postpone the state’s new ban on most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, just as Gov. Kim Reynolds is scheduled to sign the measure into law. Continue reading
Jul 12 Iowa Republicans pass bill banning most abortions after about 6 weeks in special legislative session By Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds immediately said in a statement she would sign the bill on Friday. Continue reading
Jun 16 Abortion remains legal in Iowa after state high court declines to reinstate law largely banning the procedure By Hannah Fingerhut, Scott McFetridge, Associated Press Currently, abortions are allowed in Iowa up to 20 weeks of pregnancy. Continue reading
May 26 Iowa law limits gender identity instruction, bans books depicting sex acts from school libraries By Scott McFetridge, Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press The new law signed by Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds mandates the removal of all books depicting sex acts from Iowa school libraries. Religious texts will be exempt from the ban. Continue reading