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Iowa Senate Primary Showdown: Josh Turek and Zach Wahls used their final debate before the June 2 vote to sharpen a key divide on reproductive healthcare and how much they can work with Republicans—Wahls accused Turek of missing votes tied to abortion restrictions, while Turek hit back on his pro-choice record and argued for cost-cutting and anti-corruption. Courtroom Spotlight: In Waterloo, jurors heard opening statements in the first-degree murder trial of Jacob Leigh Hamilton, with prosecutors pushing that a “poor decision” can’t equal self-defense. Consumer Protection vs Big Tech: Iowa AG Brenna Bird’s lawsuit against Roblox cleared a major hurdle as a judge let claims about child safety and misleading practices move forward. Public Safety Remembrance: Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered Iowa flags lowered to half-staff Friday for fallen officers. Energy Policy: The U.S. House passed year-round E15 sales, a win Iowa ethanol backers are calling a milestone. Local Governance: Fairfax paid a former city administrator $30,000 under a separation deal after months of City Hall conflict.

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Katie Drew selected to attend American Legion Auxiliary Girls State at Drake University in Des Moines this year

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Iowa AG celebrates win in legal battle against Roblox, consumer fraud lawsuit allowed to continue

Iowa AG celebrates win in legal battle against Roblox, consumer fraud lawsuit allowed to continue

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Iowa City school board remains silent on superintendent’s future amid financial crisis

Candidates in contested Allamakee County Board of Supervisors race on this year’s Republican Primary Election ballot share their views as absentee voting gets underway prior to June 2 election

Candidates in contested Allamakee County Board of Supervisors race on this year’s Republican Primary Election ballot share their views as absentee voting gets underway prior to June 2 election


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