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Iowa City proclaims Transgender Day of Visibility
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (135+ words) IOWA CITY, Iowa " Iowa City officials proclaimed Tuesday, March 31, as Transgender Day of Visibility, recognizing transgender and nonbinary residents and reaffirming the city's commitment to inclusion. The annual observance highlights the contributions and experiences of transgender people while raising awareness…...
Bill expanding parental rights, raises concerns over conversion therapy protections
3+ week, 1+ day ago (352+ words) DES MOINES, Iowa " A Republican-led bill that makes changes to Iowa's child abuse laws when dealing with gender identity has already passed the House and is now advancing in the Senate. Under the proposal, parents would be able to raise…...
Gov. Reynolds signs bill restricting civil rights at the local level
3+ week, 2+ day ago (88+ words) Gov. Reynolds signs bill restricting civil rights at the local level'KGAN DES MOINES, Iowa " Governor Kim Reynolds signed the local civil rights bill into law. It prohibits local governments from adding civil rights protections beyond what the state has already…...
Bill limiting civil rights protections raises concern in Johnson County
3+ week, 3+ day ago (177+ words) JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa " A bill passed by the statehouse, preventing local communities from granting civil rights to groups not protected at the state level, is drawing attention from leaders in Johnson County. Johnson County Supervisor Mandi Remington says the bill,…...
Iowa Senate sends bill restricting local civil rights protections to governor
3+ week, 4+ day ago (600+ words) by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch DES MOINES, Iowa " Iowa senators sent a bill to Gov. Kim Reynolds" desk Monday that would prevent local governments from providing civil rights protections to groups not protected under state law, including transgender Iowans....
Supreme Court blocks California law on gender disclosure in schools
4+ week, 1+ day ago (84+ words) Supreme Court blocks California law on gender disclosure in schools'KGAN Supreme Court blocks California law on gender disclosure in schools by The National News Desk WASHINGTON (TNND) " Start your morning with The National News Desk as Jan Jeffcoat sits down…...
House Republicans pass 'conversion therapy' proposal
4+ week, 2+ day ago (184+ words) DES MOINES, Iowa " House Republicans advanced a bill allowing parents to raise their child without affirming their gender identity. The bill exempts guardians from being charged with child abuse if they raise the kid according to their biological sex. The…...
House GOP advance bills on local civil rights and parental protections
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (454+ words) DES MOINES, Iowa " Two bills brought Iowans to the Capitol Monday. Many came to speak in support of the proposals while others stood with the trans community. Gender identity and sexual orientation has been a major focal point for Republicans…...
Stranded dog saved from Iowa River by first responders
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (75+ words) by Iowa's News Now staff MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa " A dog was rescued from the Iowa River in Marshalltown after it got stuck on Wednesday. Marshalltown Police used a drone to find the dog near East Main Street Road. Because the river…...
Supreme Court kicks off new term with high-stakes cases on Trump's use of executive power
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (365+ words) WASHINGTON (TNND) " The Supreme Court starts its new term on Monday, with the nine justices focusing on high-profile cases to kick off its opening session. The first day focuses on cases, such as a dispute over a criminal defendant's right…...