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An angry Trump pledges to appeal ‘this scam’ conviction as Republicans vow resistance
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump, now a convicted felon, vowed to launch an appeal based “on many things” he considered unfair during his New York trial, he said Friday in the lobby of Trump Tower in Midtown Manhattan. Meanwhile Friday, legal and political analysts predicted he will spend little if any time in jail […] The post An angry Trump pledges to appeal ‘this scam’ conviction as Republicans vow resistance appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Drake University, CBS News partner on character education programming
Drake University and CBS News will work together to provide educational lessons on having good character to teachers free-of-charge through a new partnership. The collaboration will bring together CBS News’ “Kindness 101” series and the Character Counts program, housed within the Robert D. and Billy Ray Center at Drake, according to a news release. Both […] The post Drake University, CBS News partner on character education programming appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Iowa GOP reaction to Trump verdict misses the key point
Iowa’s top Republicans were unanimous in reacting to the guilty verdict against Donald Trump on Thursday. Not a one declared he was innocent. Did you notice? Sure, they all complained the trial was a sham. They criticized the judge and the prosecutor. They said the case was politically motivated. But none of them declared in their statements that Trump was innocent. Trump claimed he did nothing wrong. […] The post Iowa GOP reaction to Trump verdict misses the key point appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
U.S. Supreme Court chief declines to discuss Alito flag uproar, ethics with Senate Dems
U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. told leading Democrats on the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday he will not meet with them to discuss the court’s code of ethics, following revelations of displays of politically oriented flags at the homes of Justice Samuel Alito. Individual justices will continue to decide their own […] The post U.S. Supreme Court chief declines to discuss Alito flag uproar, ethics with Senate Dems appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Republican 4th Congressional candidates diverge on ethanol assistance
CHEROKEE — A political newcomer who is challenging 4th District Congressman Randy Feenstra in next week’s Republican primary election said Thursday the federal government should phase out requirements for refiners to incorporate ethanol into the nation’s fuel supply. In a candidate forum hosted by the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association — which advocates for the ethanol […] The post Republican 4th Congressional candidates diverge on ethanol assistance appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Landline 911 services experiencing issues across Iowa, water pipe break to blame
A water pipe break at Lumen Technologies was causing disruptions Thursday in landline 911 service, internet and phone services. The pipe break occurred early Thursday morning in the company’s building in Des Moines. “Our techs are working hard to fix a service disruption, caused by a water pipe break, which is affecting landline 911, phone, […] The post Landline 911 services experiencing issues across Iowa, water pipe break to blame appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Ernst seeking third term in U.S. Senate, but open to role in a Trump cabinet
CARROLL — Two-term U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, a Red Oak Republican and the first female combat veteran to serve in the Senate, says she will seek a third term in 2026. In an interview in Carroll with Iowa Mercury and the Carroll Times Herald following an economic-development event on Wednesday, Ernst, 53, left the door open […] The post Ernst seeking third term in U.S. Senate, but open to role in a Trump cabinet appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Community college group recommends review of DEI positions, activities
The state association of community colleges has released information and recommendations on diversity, equity and inclusion practices and roles, prompted by legislators and supported by community college leaders. The recommendations touch on DEI-related roles and councils, activities, campus climate and culture and hiring and promotion practices, according to Community Colleges for Iowa’s “Response Regarding DEI.” […] The post Community college group recommends review of DEI positions, activities appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Groups argue in federal court for local control of pipeline routes
A federal judge has wrongly limited the authority of county and state officials to restrict the placement of carbon dioxide pipelines for public safety, according to several groups that are challenging the judge’s recent decisions. Those challenges stem from December rulings in which Chief Judge Stephanie Rose, of the federal Southern District of Iowa, blocked […] The post Groups argue in federal court for local control of pipeline routes appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
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