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30-04-2025
- Politics
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Iowa lawmakers change ‘bullying' definition for schools
DES MOINES, Iowa — What Iowa Republicans are calling a 'cleanup' to Iowa code is now eligible to be signed into law. 'Every child, not just because they match up some certain traits that we decided, the laundry list a number of years ago in Iowa code,' said State Senator Lynn Evans (R), District 3 from Aurelia. 'The bill before us cleans up Iowa code and makes it very clear.' The bill changes Iowa code 280.28 subsection 2 to define 'bullying' and 'harassment' to 'shall be construed to mean any repeated and targeted electronic, written, verbal, or physical act or conduct toward a student that creates an objectively hostile school environment.' It removes the language 'which is based on any actual or perceived trait or characteristic of the student'. The bill also strikes out the 17 traits in the 'perceived trait or characteristic definition'. That definition reads 'includes but is not limited to age, color, creed, national origin, race, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical attributes, physical or mental ability or disability, ancestry, political party reference, political belief, socioeconomic status, or familial status.' Iowa bill requiring districts share immunization exemption information with families sent to governor Senate Republicans argued that by removing the traits listed in Iowa code, the definition of bullying is expanded. Several senators on the floor said that school districts have asked for that change. Senate Democrats warned of the opposite, that by removing these traits it will make it more difficult for reporting bullying against a targeted group. 'It helps students, it helps schools, it helps families be able to identify what counts as bullying, but it also helps us to track what kind of bullying is happening in our schools,' said State Senator Sarah Trone Garriot (D), District 14, from Waukee. 'I think the real intent might be to make it harder for folks on this list to get the support they need.' Trone Garriot also pointed out that the current definition in Iowa code says that those traits on the list are not limited to that list, when Senate Republicans said this makes it easier to report bullying. The bill is now sent off to Governor Reynolds to be signed into law. Iowa News: Iowa lawmakers change 'bullying' definition for schools Iowa bill requiring districts share immunization exemption information with families sent to governor Forecast: Rain chances round out the week; beautiful weekend The countdown is on: 100 days until the 2025 Iowa State Fair; see what's new Iowans share stories to help others on National Fentanyl Awareness Day Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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30-04-2025
- Health
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Iowa bill requiring districts share immunization exemption information with families sent to governor
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Senate Republicans sent a bill to the governor's desk on Tuesday morning that changes the requirements for how parents and guardians are notified about immunization exemptions in K-12 schools. For several sessions lawmakers have attempted to pass the bill. It failed in the Iowa Senate in 2024, but just a year later it cleared by the majority party in a 32 to 16 vote. The bill requires communication about vaccine exemptions, and exemption requirements must be available for parents or guardians for public or private school students K-12 and child care facilities. That information can be available on a website or on school registration documentation. The countdown is on: 100 days until the 2025 Iowa State Fair; see what's new 'This isn't a pro-vaccine bill or an anti-vaccine bill. This is called an honesty bill,' said State Senator Jesse Green (R), District 24 from Harcourt. 'What's troubling to me is a handful of schools in the state that decide it's okay to lie to parents about if you don't receive shots or you can't send your kids to school. That is a lie.' Senate Democrats worried about herd immunity for diseases, like measles, when parents may be encouraged to opt their student out of certain vaccines.'This bill sends the wrong message,' said Senate Minority Leader Janice Weiner (D), District 45 from Iowa City. 'This bill seeks to ensure that more people feel free and we are actually encouraged to opt out of life saving vaccines.' Governor Reynolds is now able to sign the bill into law. Iowa News: Iowa lawmakers change 'bullying' definition for schools Iowa bill requiring districts share immunization exemption information with families sent to governor Forecast: Rain chances round out the week; beautiful weekend The countdown is on: 100 days until the 2025 Iowa State Fair; see what's new Iowans share stories to help others on National Fentanyl Awareness Day Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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29-04-2025
- Entertainment
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Iowa State Fair announces 2025 free concerts. When to see The Nadas, PetRock and more.
As the 2025 Iowa State Fair gets closer, it's time to start planning which free concerts and entertainment you're going to see. With 100 days to go until the State Fair, organizers unveiled the full concert lineups on April 29. While admission for the State Fair is required to attend these free events, once on the fairgrounds, you'll find dozens of free concerts over the fair's 11 days. Adult admission tickets are $11 in advance of the State Fair or $16 at the gate. Here's a look at the free entertainment at the 2025 Iowa State Fair. The Iowa State Fair's Susan Knapp Amphitheater will be the destination for free country music in 2025. See the lineup for each night of the fair: Aug. 7: Ty Myers (country), 8 p.m. Aug. 8: Creed Fisher (country), 8 p.m. Aug. 9: Waylon Wyatt (country), 8 p.m. Aug. 10: The Castellows (country), 8 p.m. Aug. 11: Kashus Culpepper (country), 8 p.m. Aug. 12: Drew Baldridge (country) 8 p.m. Aug. 13: Tanner Adell (country) 8 p.m. Aug. 14: William Clark Green (country), 8 p.m. Aug. 15: Brent Cobb (country), 8 p.m. Aug. 16: Drake White (country), 8 p.m. Aug. 17: Redferrin (country), 7 p.m. You'll find more variety at the Anne and Bill Riley Stage. In addition to the annual Bill Riley Talent Search, it will host free concerts, a hypnotist, and the fair queen's coronation during the evenings at the 2025 Iowa State Fair. More: Meet the new 2024 Iowa State Fair queen, Miss Clarke County Elli Blackford, from Weldon Aug. 7: The Holy Rocka Rollaz (rock), 7 and 9 p.m. Aug. 8: The Holy Rocka Rollaz (rock), 7 and 9 p.m. Aug. 9: Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation, 7 p.m. Aug. 10: Parranderos Latin Combo (Salsa/Cumbia/Afrobeat), 7 p.m. Aug. 11: Six Appeal (pop), 7 and 9 p.m. Aug. 12: Herman's Hermits (pop/folk), 7 and 9 p.m. Aug. 13: Herman's Hermits (pop/folk), 7 and 9 p.m. Aug. 14: Ron Diamond (hypnotist), 7 and 9 p.m. Aug. 15: Ron Diamond (hypnotist), 7 and 9 p.m. Aug. 16: Ron Diamond (hypnotist), 7 and 9 p.m. Aug. 17: Rebecca St. James (Christian), 7 p.m. Whether you're looking for a Beatles tribute band, a dance party or rock music, you'll find plenty of free concerts at the MidAmerican Energy stage Aug 7: Taylor Inspired Dance Party (pop/electronic/dance), 8 p.m. Aug. 8: The Nadas (folk), 7 and 9 p.m. Aug. 9: The End (A Tribute to the Beatles), 8 p.m. Aug. 10: Pecos and the Rooftops (country), 8 p.m. Aug. 11: PetRock (smooth rock), 8 p.m. Aug. 12: Electric Avenue (MTV '80s tribute), 8 p.m. Aug. 13: Allie Colleen (country), 8 p.m. Aug. 14: The Pork Tornadoes (pop): 8 p.m. Aug. 15: Not Quite Brothers (rock), 8 p.m. Aug 16: Jason Brown (country), 8 p.m. Aug. 17: Journey from the Heart (rock), 7 p.m. The Chipper Experience! - Where comedy and magic collide Brad Weston (Comedy/Juggler) You'll also find other entertainment spread out across the Iowa State Fairgrounds. More details and times will be announced in July. Chainsaw artists Gary Keenan, T.J. Jenkins and Clint Henik at Expo Hill The Flying Royals Trapeze Show sponsored by Mountain Valley Spring Water at the Jacobson Exhibition Center Lawn Hot Glass Academy at the Heritage Village, next to First Church Cowboy Boot Camp, north of Little Hands on the Farm Kids Can Cook Cooking Show at the Variety Theater The Ice Cream Show with Greg Frisbee, strolling the fairgrounds Bandaloni, strolling the fairgrounds Hillbilly Bob, strolling the fairgrounds Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez is a general assignment reporter for the Register. Reach her at vreynarodriguez@ or follow her on Twitter @VictoriaReynaR. This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Iowa State Fair announces 2025 free concerts, entertainment
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26-03-2025
- General
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Annual Iowa DNR Prairie Chicken Day canceled due to declining population
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources announced on Tuesday that it would be canceling its annual Prairie Chicken Day this year due to declining populations. During the late 1800s the greater prairie chicken was the most abundant gamebird in Iowa. According to the DNR, hunters would commonly bag 25-50 birds a day and there were even reports of hunters taking in as much as 200 a day. Lawmakers at the time became concerned about the overhunting and implemented limitations and restrictions on hunting, to no avail. The last hunting season for the birds was in 1915, and the last known nesting prairie chickens in the state were recorded in 1952. Last legs: Down to just 21 birds, Iowa's prairie chicken population fading away Despite multiple attempts in the 1980s to reintroduce the prairie chicken in locations like the Loess Hills and the Ringgold Wildlife Area, the bird's population continued to decline. Another reintroduction was attempted in the 1990s in Ringgold and the surrounding counties, which successfully established the Kellerton lek, their primary booming ground since then. However, the success was short lived as the prairie chicken's population again slowly declined. Another attempt was made in the 2000s with the Iowa Management Plan for Greater Prairie Chickens, and while a small population of the bird has returned to Iowa, it too has also declined. On Tuesday, the DNR announced that this year staff have only seen sporadic use of the main Kellerton lek by a few male prairie chickens, resulting in the cancellation of the annual Prairie Chicken Day event where Iowans would watch the bird's mating dance. The DNR said it's continuing to survey the birds and would appreciate any sightings be reported to them. Reports can be made on the DNR's website. Iowa News: Annual Iowa DNR Prairie Chicken Day canceled due to declining population WHO 13 Farm Report: Wednesday, March 26 Fort Dodge police identify man found dead outside burning apartment Statewide tornado drill scheduled for Wednesday morning Final Grandstand act for 2025 Iowa State Fair announced Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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26-03-2025
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Fort Dodge police identify man found dead outside burning apartment
FORT DODGE, Iowa — The Fort Dodge Police Department has released the name of the man who was found dead outside of a burning apartment last week. During the early morning hours of March 19, the Fort Dodge Police and Fire Departments responded to a report of an unresponsive man lying on the sidewalk outside of an apartment in the 1000 block of 1st Avenue South. Police said at the time that when first responders arrived at the scene, they determined that the man had died and had possibly suffered a gunshot wound. Wrong-way driver eludes deputies after I-235 crash While investigating the scene, first responders noticed smoke coming from an upstairs unit of the apartment building. An active fire was found inside, and firefighters were called to put out the flames. On Wednesday, Fort Dodge police announced that an autopsy found no evidence of a gunshot wound. The victim, identified as 49-year-old Shawn L. Gully, is believed to have died as a result of a fall from a third story window, police said. The cause of the fire is still under investigation and more information will be released when made available, police said. Iowa News: WHO 13 Farm Report: Wednesday, March 26 Fort Dodge police identify man found dead outside burning apartment Statewide tornado drill scheduled for Wednesday morning Final Grandstand act for 2025 Iowa State Fair announced Madison County Supervisors argue with each other, citizens, during contentious meeting Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
