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Iowa court dismisses suit over coverage for sex reassignment
Local Politics
What to do if you spot voter fraud in Iowa
If you see anything that looks like voter fraud, voter intimidation or suppression, report it to the Iowa Secretary of State's office as quickly as possible.
Return To Learn
Iowa senator not happy with state's Return to Learn law, says 50 percent in-person learning threshold isn't explicitly stated
The ranking democrat on the committee where the Return to Learn law was drafted says the law actually doesn't explicitly require schools to go 50 percent in-person.
Return To Learn
Iowa senator says Return to Learn proclamation doesn't explicitly say anything going to about in-person learning 50 percent of the time
The ranking democrat on the committee where the Return to Learn law was drafted says the law actually doesn't explicitly require schools to go 50 percent in-person.
Local Politics
What to do if you spot voter intimidation or supression
With the election just a few short months away, here's what you can do if you feel your voice isn't being heard.
Local News
Vice President Mike Pence to visit Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines next week
According to a release from the VP's office, Pence will be in Iowa on Thursday, Aug. 13.
Local Politics
Polk County Auditor Jamie Fitzgerald on Gov. Reynolds' felon voting rights executive order
The auditor spoke with Local 5 Wednesday.
Local News
Activists celebrate 'long road' to restore voting rights to most Iowans convicted of felonies
Working toward voter justice was a group effort by many activists, young and old.
Local Politics
Sen. Grassley supports Gov. Reynolds' executive order on felon rights
The senator weighed in on the executive order Wednesday.
Local Politics
What is an executive order?
Local 5 breaks down what it means, in light of the governor's felon voting rights executive order.
Local Politics
What is an executive order?
Local 5 shares what an executive order is, and the difference between that a bill signed into law.
Local Politics
Iowa no longer lone state with lifetime ban barring felons from voting
The executive order is one of the main demands of Black Lives Matter in Iowa. The governor committed to signing it back in June.
Local Politics
What to do if you spot voter fraud in Iowa
If you see anything that looks like voter fraud, voter intimidation or suppression, report it to the Iowa Secretary of State's office as quickly as possible.
Return To Learn
Iowa senator not happy with state's Return to Learn law, says 50 percent in-person learning threshold isn't explicitly stated
The ranking democrat on the committee where the Return to Learn law was drafted says the law actually doesn't explicitly require schools to go 50 percent in-person.
Return To Learn
Iowa senator says Return to Learn proclamation doesn't explicitly say anything going to about in-person learning 50 percent of the time
The ranking democrat on the committee where the Return to Learn law was drafted says the law actually doesn't explicitly require schools to go 50 percent in-person.
Local Politics
What to do if you spot voter intimidation or supression
With the election just a few short months away, here's what you can do if you feel your voice isn't being heard.
Local News
Vice President Mike Pence to visit Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines next week
According to a release from the VP's office, Pence will be in Iowa on Thursday, Aug. 13.
Local Politics
Polk County Auditor Jamie Fitzgerald on Gov. Reynolds' felon voting rights executive order
The auditor spoke with Local 5 Wednesday.
Local News
Activists celebrate 'long road' to restore voting rights to most Iowans convicted of felonies
Working toward voter justice was a group effort by many activists, young and old.
Local Politics
Sen. Grassley supports Gov. Reynolds' executive order on felon rights
The senator weighed in on the executive order Wednesday.
Local Politics
What is an executive order?
Local 5 breaks down what it means, in light of the governor's felon voting rights executive order.
Local Politics
What is an executive order?
Local 5 shares what an executive order is, and the difference between that a bill signed into law.
Local Politics
Iowa no longer lone state with lifetime ban barring felons from voting
The executive order is one of the main demands of Black Lives Matter in Iowa. The governor committed to signing it back in June.
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