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‘Parents’ rights’: Republicans wage education culture war as 2024 looms

Republicans hail policies they say will give parents a say in their children’s schooling – but critics say it’s a guise to advance a rightwing education agenda

The Guardian - US

Commentary: Toxic pesticide drift hurts all of us

When I started farming corn and soybeans on our 320-acre family farm in Greene County, Iowa, in 1976, herbicides like dicamba were a go-to to control weeds. Dicamba is quite toxic, but it helped control broadleaf weeds in my corn crop — until it didn’t.

Tribune News Service

Iowa governor signs gender-affirming care ban, bathroom law

Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed a pair of laws restricting the bathrooms transgender students can use and banning gender-affirming medical care amid a flood of legislation nationwide targeting the trans community

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Iowa Supreme Court issues one opinion from March 13-19

The Iowa Supreme Court issued one opinion from March 13-19. As of March 19, the court issued 24 opinions in 2023 — six fewer than this point a year ago. The opinion is below:

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Eagles double-dip at edge rusher in Daniel Jeremiah’s latest 2023 NFL mock draft

The Philadelphia Eagles double-dip at edge rusher in Daniel Jeremiah's latest 2023 NFL mock draft

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2024 presidential candidates campaign in New Hampshire, Iowa, South Carolina, and Ohio

As of March 15, 2024, five noteworthy candidates are running in the 2024 presidential election, including one Democrat and four Republicans.

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School library book bans are seen as targeting LGBTQ content

Longstanding disagreements about content in school libraries often focus this year on books with LGBTQ themes

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Election legislation roundup: Iowa House of Representatives

As of March 12, Ballotpedia has tracked three election-related bills in the Iowa House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the three, Ballotpedia tracked one from March 6-12. Democrats sponsored the bill. The bill is:

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Election legislation roundup: Iowa State Senate

As of March 12, Ballotpedia has tracked five election-related bills in the Iowa State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the five, Ballotpedia tracked one from March 6-12. No sponsors were listed on the bill. The bill is:

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2024 presidential candidates campaign in New Hampshire, Iowa, South Carolina, and Ohio

As of March 15, 2024, five noteworthy candidates are running in the 2024 presidential election, including one Democrat and four Republicans.

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Kansas' season ends with loss to Arkansas in second round

DES MOINES, Iowa — Kansas forward Jalen Wilson couldn’t hide his look of irritation.

Tribune News Service

Mother of Iowa Wrestling’s Spencer Lee Destroys Glasses After Upset Loss

Cathy Lee was a Pan Am Games silver medalist in judo in 1991.

Sports Illustrated

Trump vs. DeSantis: Rivals' very different styles on display

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is a leading Republican presidential prospect who has emerged as a potent force in national politics while avoiding the personal connections, intimate moments and unscripted questions that have long fueled successful White House bids

The Independent UK

Paul Sullivan: Illinois suffers another early NCAA Tournament exit, losing to Arkansas 73-63. ‘We had opportunities.’

DES MOINES, Iowa — Illinois came into the NCAA Tournament with nothing to lose, so Thursday’s first-round exit at the hands of Arkansas wasn’t as difficult to digest as their most recent tournament losses.

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Iowa lawmakers send school bathroom bill to governor

Transgender students won't be allowed to use a public school restroom in Iowa that aligns with their gender identity under a bill that Gov. Kim Reynolds is is expected to sign into law

Tribune News Service

On Trump Force One, KFC is on the menu and 45 is still president

Former President Donald Trump wants back in the White House — badly. Look no further than the recreation of Air Force One protocols on his recent trip to Iowa, the key Republican early-voting primary state.

Tribune News Service

Three takeaways from KU basketball’s win against Howard in the NCAA Tournament

DES MOINES, Iowa — Kansas guard Gradey Dick couldn’t hide his fatigue.

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Iowa Supreme Court issues one opinion from March 6-12

The Iowa Supreme Court issued one opinion from March 6-12. As of March 12, the court issued 23 opinions in 2023—the same amount as this point a year ago. The opinion is below:

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‘Nothing is without risk.’ Feds say safety concerns in railroad merger are unfounded

The news came as no shock, but was disappointing nonetheless to residents in Camanche, Iowa, who for months have vigorously fought a proposed merger of two of the nation’s largest railroads.

The Independent UK

Newborn found dead in Iowa ditch; mom, granddad charged

Authorities say the mother and grandfather of a newborn found dead in a ditch in Iowa have been charged with first-degree murder

Chicago Sun-Times

Donald Trump’s attacks might be hurting — or helping — Ron DeSantis

DeSantis isn’t even running yet, but he’s got Trump, the press and voters acting as if he is. Talk about an auspicious start to a presidential campaign.

Daily Mirror

Lottery winner thought she scooped $100 - but it turned out to be $100,000

Veronica Cruz, a restaurant worker from Des Moines, Iowa, US, initially thought she had only won $100 (£82), but soon realised that she had won 1,000 times that amount

WEKU

Donald Trump finally makes it to Iowa as other Republican hopefuls court voters

Nearly four months after declaring his third run for the White House, former President Donald Trump visited Iowa — the first in the nation caucus for Republicans.

Tribune News Service

Trump views DeSantis as strongest GOP challenger in 2024

Former President Donald Trump said he considers Ron DeSantis as his strongest potential challenger for the Republican nomination and attacked the Florida governor during his first 2024 campaign stop in Iowa.

Chicago Sun-Times

Donald Trump returns to Iowa aiming for more disciplined campaign in 2024

Donald Trump visits Iowa, a key 2024 battleground state, where polls show his support is high. This time, he’s taking the time to build an organization on the ground.

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