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DMPS teacher Samy El-Baroudi makes bid for Iowa House District 34 official
Education
Iowa's 3 public universities terminating DEI programs
Three Iowa universities introduced their plans to terminate their current diversity equity and inclusion programs to the Board of Regents on Thursday.
Politics
Ako Abdul-Samad says goodbye to time in Iowa Legislature
Though Ako Abdul-Samad's tenure in the Iowa Legislature is only one part of his legacy in Des Moines, it's a piece he's incredibly proud of.
Local Politics
Iowa legislature sending board and commission cuts bill to Gov. Kim Reynolds
Gov. Reynolds originally proposed the bill, which the House and Senate passed, eliminating, merging and reducing membership of several state commissions.
Local Politics
Labor leader John Campbell makes Iowa House District 34 run official
Another candidate has announced their official entry into the race for Iowa House District 34.
Education
Iowa school districts think through next steps on legislation allowing staff to be armed
Des Moines Public Schools "does not have an interest in allowing teachers and staff to be armed in our school buildings," the district told Local 5.
Local Politics
Local labor leader announces bid for Iowa House District 34
Campbell, a labor leader, Democrat and lifelong Des Moines resident, is looking to take Ako Abdul-Samad's seat.
Local Politics
Recapping Iowa's 2024 legislative session | What bills became law?
The Republican trifecta was able to pass laws addressing multiple priorities they had going into the legislative session.
Local Politics
Iowa governor signs measure increasing compensation for Boy Scouts abuse victims
Iowa men who were victims of child molestation while they were in the Boy Scouts of America could get higher legal compensation under a bill approved by lawmakers.
Education
Iowa school staff can now carry weapons in the classroom. Here's what you need to know
It was highly debated in Iowa's legislature for its ability to not only arm educators but provide them qualified immunity if they use "reasonable force".
Local Politics
Republican lawmakers propose further income tax cuts in Iowa
Gov. Kim Reynolds called these tax cuts a "common sense compromise," and Republicans hope this is the first step towards a long-term plan.
Local Politics
'Two different Americas': Maine restricts guns while Iowa arms teachers following tragic shootings
Three months after a fatal school shooting, Iowa lawmakers this week passed legislation allowing trained teachers and staff to carry guns on school property.
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