Iowa House Republicans pass bills barring DEI in higher education and across government
Various bills passed by House Republicans restrict DEI at higher education institutions and across governmental entities in ...
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Members of Iowa House Black Caucus urge D.E.I. defense
Democrats in the Iowa House Black Caucus are calling on the leaders of Iowa businesses and private colleges to lobby against ...
Iowa's Legislative Black Caucus criticizes anti-DEI rollback, urges public to take action
Iowa's Legislative Black Caucus is speaking out after a slew of bills dismantling diversity, equity and inclusion in Iowa ...
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'They need our voices at the table': Iowa Legislative Black Caucus fights to protect DEI programs
"I think sometimes the way bills are written, it's hidden that it will have a negative impact on people here in Iowa," Gaines said. "They need our voices at the table." Rep. Rob Johnson (D-Des ...
Audit accuses Johnson County Conservation employees of misusing property, vacation time
Johnson County Conservation misused or misappropriated more than $90,000 in funds between 2019 and 2024, a state auditor's ...
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'I thought I had outlived that': Iowa Black Caucus leaders decry bills trying to erase DEI
Black Iowa lawmakers are worried legislation changing ... to take action in a press conference Wednesday morning. Rep. Rob Johnson, D-Des Moines, said the bills passed Tuesday were a "step back ...
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Audit accuses Johnson County Conservation employees of misusing property, vacation time
State Auditor Rob Sand's report accuses Johnson County Operations Superintendent ... more in Federal Insurance Contribution Act and Iowa Public Employee Retirement System costs, totaling $38,000.