Des Moines, Iowa, witnessed a significant development in reproductive rights earlier this week when Iowa’s Republican-led Legislature passed a bill that effectively bans most abortions after approximately six weeks of pregnancy. This marathon special session, lasting over 14 hours, ended with the bill being passed exclusively with Republican support. As expected, Governor Kim Reynolds announced …
Iowa lawmakers convened a special session at the state Capitol to discuss a six-week abortion ban, despite a recent deadlock in the state’s Supreme Court that rendered the ban unenforceable. Governor Kim Reynolds called for the session, expressing her belief that the court’s decision disregarded the will of Iowa voters and lawmakers who are dedicated …
An anonymous group in Iowa is distributing flyers that express gratitude to former President Donald Trump for his support of LGBTQ rights. This is likely another example of deceptive tactics and misinformation during the campaign season. The flyer, reported by the progressive website Bleeding Heartland, features rainbow Pride flags and refers to Trump as a …
An Iowa voter raised concerns about former Vice President Mike Pence’s role in certifying Donald Trump’s defeat in the 2020 election. The voter, Luann Bertrand, questioned why Pence “changed history” and certified Joe Biden’s victory. Pence, while campaigning in Sioux City, defended his ceremonial role and explained that he followed the Constitution on January 6, …
The video that caused a stir in the Republican presidential race is anything but subtle. It accuses Florida Governor Ron DeSantis of enacting harsh laws that threaten the transgender community, and was shared by DeSantis’s own team to criticize Donald Trump’s stance on LGBTQ issues. Despite its seemingly amateur presentation, this video is part of …
Des Moines, Iowa (AP) — The harassment that TV meteorologist Chris Gloninger faced while reporting on climate change has been escalating. He received outraged emails and even a threat to show up at his house. Gloninger had been hired to “shake things up” at the Iowa station where he worked, but the backlash was building. …
Des Moines, Iowa — While many tweens in America idolize Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, or Harry Styles, Paisley Gardner, an 11-year-old from Des Moines, has a unique obsession with a boy she heard on the radio. “Sounds like an angel, somehow,” Gardner told CBS News. Parents Tony and Jessica were taken by surprise when their …
In a tragic incident, a high school Spanish teacher in Iowa was brutally beaten to death with a baseball bat by two teenage students. One of the attackers, Willard Miller, was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 35 years. This sentence was given by District Court Judge Shawn Showers after …
In a significant development, one of the two Iowa teenagers who pleaded guilty to the brutal beating death of their high school Spanish teacher has been sentenced. Willard Miller, one of the convicted teenagers, will serve a minimum of 35 years in prison before he becomes eligible for parole. The sentencing hearing lasted for more …
Meteorologists worldwide are encountering an increasing amount of pushback, some of which has escalated into outright abusive behavior, due to their coverage on climate change. This unfortunate reality has prompted Chris Gloninger, the chief weather forecaster at Iowa’s KCCI, to step down from his position. Gloninger, who has won a Regional Emmy for his environmental …