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Iowa voter suppression bill speeds through with only Republican support

February 25, 2021February 25, 2021  |   Nikoel Hytrek

A voter suppression bill is on its way to the desk of Governor Kim Reynolds less than a week after being introduced, and following a contentious debate pointing out the numerous ways it will curb access to early voting. Iowa is one of dozens of states with proposed legislation to make early voting and voting […]

  • Iowa Politics

REPORT: Iowa Republicans Follow National Playbook To Suppress Vote

February 24, 2021  |   Nikoel Hytrek

Legislation that would restrict the ability of Iowans to vote is part of a national effort to suppress voter turnout, according to a report released by Progress Iowa. The report, National Voter Suppression Efforts Come to Iowa, explains the impact of the law. It also lists states with similar or related legislative proposals. “As troubling […]

  • Education

Let’s work together to make Iowa public schools great again

February 19, 2021February 19, 2021  |   Sen. Zach Wahls and Rep. Todd Prichard

Public education has long been the foundation of our state. For generations, Iowans could count on a great public education from Iowa schools to set them up for success in life. When we were growing up, our public education system regularly led national rankings. Today, however, many Iowans are watching with dismay as a decade […]

  • Iowa Politics

Republicans Want To Slash Support During A Pandemic

February 18, 2021  |   Nikoel Hytrek

Legislation that would slash support for workers who need it most is moving forward with Republican support at the state capitol, all while a pandemic that drove people from the workplace, transitioned many into working from home and cost many others their jobs is still raging. At the subcommittee meeting where the legislation was discussed, […]

  • Iowa Politics

New law would replace citizen juries with politicians

February 17, 2021  |   Nikoel Hytrek

Legislation introduced this week would increase but limit the amount of money awarded in a trial against a health care provider, doing away with a jury’s input. Currently, the amount recoverable in medical malpractice suits for noneconomic damages like pain, disability, disfigurement and trauma is capped at $250,000 unless a jury decides more is warranted. […]

  • Iowa Politics

Crusade Against Transgender Iowans Targets Classrooms

February 17, 2021  |   Nikoel Hytrek

In a continued crusade against the rights of transgender Iowans, a bill to discourage education about gender identity was heard in an education subcommittee yesterday. Senate File 167 states that curriculum for kindergarteners can’t include any instruction relating to gender identity. For grades one through six, parents or guardians have to give their written consent […]

  • National Politics

Grassley, Ernst Earn Dark Place In History With Impeachment Vote

February 13, 2021  |   Matt Sinovic

Iowans and Americans are united against any elected official or leader who tries to harm us. Former President Trump spent years trying to divide us with their hateful rhetoric, and the lies he told led to a deadly attack on our democracy and our capitol in an attempt to overthrow the results of a democratic […]

  • Entertainment

Ki Si Min Anyone?

February 12, 2021February 12, 2021  |   Coreen Connell

One of my favourite recipes is for a really easy Chinese dish. I remember my mother making it for us after working at the bank. I love anything curried but it wasn’t until I was a student that I realized how simple this meal was to make. Now, as a working parent myself, I find […]

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