Drake wins a major legal battle in war with DMACC over new logo
Nov 27, 2024 · A federal judge has issued an injunction temporarily prohibiting Des Moines Area Community College from using a new school logo that is “virtually identical” to that of Drake University.
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks wins reelection after recount, AP ...
Nov 27, 2024 · Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks won reelection to Iowa's 1st Congressional District, the AP reported following the end of a recount process.
Miller-Meeks, Bohannan face off on abortion, immigration at 1st ...
Oct 21, 2024 · Though Miller-Meeks was not in the Iowa Legislature in 2018 or 2023, when the two versions of the so-called “fetal heartbeat” law passed, Bohannan said her opponent “touted” the measure on the campaign trail, in addition to supporting a more restrictive abortion ban at …
Iowa Department of Education releases school performance data
Nov 12, 2024 · The Iowa Department of Education has identified 377 schools that are in need of targeted support and improvement because of performance and achievement gaps among some student groups.
New House higher education committee to review value, 'return …
Nov 22, 2024 · A new committee established by Iowa House Republicans will conduct a “comprehensive review” of Iowa’s higher education system, curriculum and administrative costs, the new chairman says, but the panel is sparking some concerns among students and …
Iowa community colleges say few changes needed to meet DEI ...
Dec 11, 2024 · Several Iowa community colleges, after reviewing their diversity, equity and inclusion activities to come in line with recommendations from Community Colleges for Iowa, have concluded that they were already on the right track in their mission of supporting all students. The presidents of Des Moines ...
Miller-Meeks confident in her 800-vote lead in Iowa's 1st …
Nov 6, 2024 · In an address Wednesday, Miler-Meeks said she would be patient in the process of finalizing election results, and that “the reality is, we have to let the process to play out.” “We have a process that we’ve had put in place — and put in place by our Legislature — with voter integrity laws,” Miller-Meeks said.
Ernst seeking third term in U.S. Senate, but open to role in a …
May 30, 2024 · Sen. Joni Ernst, shown here speaking at an event in Cedar Rapids on Oct. 20, 2023, says she's planning to seek a third term in 2026. (Photo by Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatch)
What to know about Iowa’s judicial retention process
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Iowa DNR releases first county-level deer density report
Oct 11, 2024 · A population density study of white-tailed deer in Iowa confirmed what most Department of Natural Resources specialists suspected: deer populations are highest where their habitats are most intact.