Here’s you guide to 10 of Iowa’s best state parks - Iowa Starting Line
WEBAug 29, 2024 · Stone State Park. Stone State Park, located near Sioux City in western Iowa, is a beautiful blend of prairies and woodlands. The park is known for its scenic vistas, which offer stunning views of the surrounding Loess Hills. Stone State Park features a variety of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding, as well as opportunities ...
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WEB5 days ago · by Isabel Soisson | September 25, 2024. The Senate filibuster rule requires a 60-vote threshold for most legislation to pass, making it virtually impossible to pass abortion rights legislation due to Republican opposition. Without the filibuster, a law restoring Roe v. Wade could pass with a simple majority, or 51 Senate votes.
Early voting in Iowa: Where, when and how to vote
WEBAug 13, 2024 · To vote early, the first step is to download an absentee ballot request form from the Iowa Secretary of State’s website. Next, you fill that out and mail it to your county auditor (click here to check who that is). You can only request an absentee ballot between Aug. 27 and Oct. 21. That’s because Iowa law says your request has to make it ...
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WEBBy Isabel Soisson |. Sep 2024 26. Harris has proposed capping families’ child care costs to 7% of their income and offering families of newborns up to $6,000 in the first year of the child's life. Trump, on the other hand, has focused on tariffs as a solution to the child care crisis, despite evidence showing they would only raise costs for ...
Our guide to the best 4th of July fireworks shows in Iowa
WEBJun 25, 2024 · The City of Avoca hosts Fire in the Sky on July 4th with a day of fun-filled events on the charming Main Street. There’s a kid’s pedal tractor pull, a classic auto show, food vendors, midway games, and more. The parade, one of the best in Western Iowa, begins at 2 p.m. and fireworks wrap up the night in a most spectacular way at dusk.
Helmick: Libraries belong to the people. Let’s keep it that way
WEBFeb 8, 2024 · It is through local library board leadership that libraries continue to thrive as vital hubs of knowledge and community engagement in Iowa and beyond. Sam Helmick is the Iowa Library Association Past President and Iowa City Public Library Community & Access Services Coordinator. You may reach them at [email protected].
After 8 Months of Burlington Strike, UAW Workers Vote on …
WEBJan 3, 2023 · After 8 Months of Burlington Strike, UAW Workers Vote on Possible Agreement. More than 400 manufacturing workers who have been striking since May 2 will get the chance to vote on a possible contract for the first time this weekend. United Auto Workers (UAW) released a statement Monday saying …
How to vote in Iowa: A complete voter guide - Iowa Starting Line
WEBJun 12, 2024 · To vote in person, double check your polling location by visiting the Iowa Secretary of State website. Your location might be a local church, school, or other community building close to your registered address. HOW TO VOTE: Get in line and stay in line—even if you’re still in line when the polls technically close.
Iowa House And Senate Pass Voucher Bill, Now Awaits Reynolds' …
WEBJan 24, 2023 · The third time was indeed the charm for Gov. Kim Reynolds’ plan to implement a private school voucher program in Iowa. The Iowa House passed her bill 55-45 on Monday—all Democrats voted against it, along with nine Republicans—after a nearly five-hour floor debate that saw legislators tell heartfelt stories about what public education has done for them, more questions about what is ...
Iowa House Votes To Legalize Guns On School And College Grounds
WEBApr 12, 2023 · Iowa House Republicans voted on Wednesday to make it easier to bring guns on the campuses of Iowa schools, community colleges, and universities and to require public schools to implement K-12 gun safety curriculum that was developed by the National Rifle Association (NRA). HF 654 passed 62-37, with only two of …