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Drake University to offer new degree in disability, rehabilitation services • Iowa Capital Dispatch Drake University announced it will offer a new degree program in disability and rehabilitation services in the spring.

#DrakeUniversity in Des Moines will launch a BS in Disability and Rehabilitation Services in Spring 2026, prepping students with advocacy, employment, and hands‑on skills to support people with disabilities. Source: #IowaCapitalDispatch

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Iowa DNR Approves Discharge Permit for Ottumwa Coal Plant Amid Environmental Opposition The Iowa Department of Natural Resources finalized a discharge permit for the Ottumwa Generating Station, a coal-fired power station, after months of opposition from members of the public and environmental groups. 

Latest News: Iowa DNR Approves Discharge Permit for Ottumwa Coal Plant Amid Environmental Opposition: The Iowa Department of Natural Resources finalized a discharge permit for the Ottumwa Generating Station, a coal-fired power station, after… #IowaCapitalDispatch #NorthAmerica #LawLegal Read More

Sioux City Leaders Press Governors for $653M in Federal Infrastructure Funding Business and government leaders are urging the governors of South Dakota, Iowa, and Nebraska to secure $653 million in federal funding for tri-state infrastructure projects, including a Sioux City runway replacement, wastewater upgrades, and a Big Sioux River flood study.

Latest News: Sioux City Leaders Press Governors for $653M in Federal Infrastructure Funding: Business and government leaders are urging the governors of South Dakota, Iowa, and Nebraska to secure $653 million in federal funding for… #IowaCapitalDispatch #NorthAmerica #Municipalities Read More

Trump EPA Rescinds Biden-Era Decision to Expand Iowa's Impaired Water List  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has rescinded its previous decision to add seven segments to Iowa's list of impaired waters due to their high nitrate concentrations. 

Latest News: Trump EPA Rescinds Biden-Era Decision to Expand Iowa's Impaired Water List : The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has rescinded its previous decision to add seven segments to Iowa's list of impaired waters due to their high nitrate… #IowaCapitalDispatch Read More

Nunn Announces Bill to Release Funding for Lead Pipe Replacement U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn announced legislation Wednesday to assist communities with the replacement of lead service lines, including the more than 20,000 lines in Des Moines. 

Latest News: Nunn Announces Bill to Release Funding for Lead Pipe Replacement: U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn announced legislation Wednesday to assist communities with the replacement of lead service lines, including the more than 20,000 lines in Des… #IowaCapitalDispatch #Residential #PublicSpaces Read More

In southwest Iowa, Rob Sand Hears of Water Shortages and Boil Advisories Plaguing a Town EXIRA -- "We did run out of water at our house ... and that's not the first time we've had dry pipes," Emmy Benton said to State Auditor Rob Sand at the Exira Public Library during a discussion about recent water system shortages and boil advisories.  Sand listened to the concerns as part of a [...]

Read Now: In southwest Iowa, Rob Sand Hears of Water Shortages and Boil Advisories Plaguing a Town: EXIRA -- "We did run out of water at our house ... and that's not the first time we've had dry pipes," Emmy Benton said to State Auditor Rob Sand at the Exira Public… #IowaCapitalDispatch Read More

University of Iowa launches digital accessibility initiative for online content After forming a task force to make changes to its digital offerings, the University of Iowa has launched a new initiative to ensure its compliance with federal accessibility standards.

Iowa Capital Dispatch reports that the University of Iowa has launched the "Accessible Iowa: The Countdown to Digital Accessibility" initiative to ensure all digital content meets updated federal accessibility standards by April 2026.

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Senate Passes Bill Restricting Eminent Domain for Carbon Pipelines Iowa senators voted 27-22 late Monday to pass a bill to limit the ability of carbon sequestration pipelines to use eminent domain, sending it to the governor's desk after a drawn-out debate.

Read Now: Senate Passes Bill Restricting Eminent Domain for Carbon Pipelines: Iowa senators voted 27-22 late Monday to pass a bill to limit the ability of carbon sequestration pipelines to use eminent domain, sending it to the governor's desk… #Regions #Municipalities #IowaCapitalDispatch Read More

National Dems to deliver more than $1M a month to state parties • Iowa Capital Dispatch The Democratic National Committee will transfer more than $1 million per month to its state and territorial parties over the next four years.

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Iowa House passes bill on misrepresentation of service animals • Iowa Capital Dispatch Supporters of the measure said the bill will strengthen protections for people with legitimate service animals.

Iowa Capital Dispatch reports that the Iowa House has passed a bill addressing the misrepresentation of service animals. The bill aims to prevent the abuse of service animal protections.

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Iowa Supreme Court lifts injunction on abortion law, allowing enforcement of six week ban • Wisconsin Examiner The Iowa Supreme Court ruled in favor of a six-week abortion ban that will make most abortions illegal in the state.

Iowa Supreme Court lifts injunction on abortion law, allowing enforcement of six week ban. Via #IowaCapitalDispatch, our @statesnewsroom.com affiliate. wisconsinexaminer.com/2024/07/01/i...

Golf, abortion, Jan. 6 and felonies: Biden and Trump’s memorable debate moments • Wisconsin Examiner The debate was heated, with Biden and Trump accusing one another of lying about their and their opponent’s positions on the debate stage.

Our #IowaCapitalDispatch politics reporter #RobinOpsahl catalogues the debate's memorable moments, for better or worse... wisconsinexaminer.com/2024/06/27/g...