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Reynolds defends law blocking cities from expanding civil rights protections
3+ week, 2+ day ago (316+ words) A new law signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds Tuesday could force several Iowa cities to roll back civil rights protections for transgender residents. The law blocks cities and counties from passing civil rights protections that go beyond what is written…...
Iowa governor signs bill restricting local civil rights commissions
3+ week, 3+ day ago (138+ words) Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill into law Tuesday afternoon that prohibits local governments from enacting civil rights protections to groups not already protected under state law. Senate File 579 passed out of the Iowa Senate on Monday. It prevents cities…...
Owl rescued from truck bumper in Norwalk
3+ week, 5+ day ago (76+ words) Owl rescued from truck bumper in Norwalk'KCCI An owl was safely rescued from the bumper of a truck in Norwalk after police responded to a call about the bird being alive but stuck in the vehicle's grill. Iowa Bird Rehabilitation…...
Iowa bill on parental rights and LGBTQ protections sparks debate
4+ week, 5+ hour ago (176+ words) A controversial bill in Iowa, which addresses parental rights and LGBTQ protections, has passed the House and is now headed to the Senate Judiciary Committee. A bill moving through the Iowa Legislature is sparking a heated debate over parental rights…...
Iowa House approves bill restricting local civil rights commissions
4+ week, 1+ day ago (117+ words) The Iowa House has approved a bill that would prevent local governments from forming local civil rights commissions and creating their own civil rights codes, impacting protections for groups not covered under state law, including transgender Iowans. This issue has…...
Bill banning schools from teaching about gender theory passes Iowa House subcommittee
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (103+ words) Iowa lawmakers are considering a bill banning Iowa schools from teaching students about gender theory or sexual orientation. Iowa lawmakers are considering a bill banning Iowa schools from teaching students about gender theory or sexual orientation. House File 2121 would apply…...
‘Zero fear, maximum confidence’: Pig sneaks into home, seemingly on the hunt for snacks
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (120+ words) A pig, that broke into a home in Rutherford County, North Carolina, is now back with its owner after sneaking into a home and being caught by authorities. The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office said they got a call on Monday…...
Ames City Council advances ordinance to protect gender identity
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (147+ words) The Ames City Council is moving forward with plans for a local ordinance protecting gender identity, directing city staff to draft a proposal for the council to consider and approve. The Ames City Council is advancing plans to add a…...
Ames City Council considers ordinance to protect gender identity
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (154+ words) The Ames City Council is moving forward with a local ordinance to protect gender identity after the Iowa Legislature removed sexual orientation and gender identity from the Iowa Civil Rights Act earlier this year. The Ames City Council is moving…...
Ames City Council defies state bill with transgender rights ordinance
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (304+ words) Iowa state lawmakers have voted to advance a bill that would prevent cities and counties from offering civil rights protections to transgender individuals, prompting the Ames City Council to pass an ordinance prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity. The debate…...