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Iowa Woman, 53, Conquering 434-Mile Bike Race While Preparing For a Double Lung Transplant
Barbara Heenan, a 53-year-old woman from Des Moines, Iowa, is conquering a 434-mile bike race across her home state while preparing to undergo a double lung transplant—an impressive feat as she's been living with a rare autoimmune disorder called Limited Systemic Scleroderma for decades.
Looking back at Adventureland's "Tornado" rollercoaster
Generations of Iowans have ridden Adventureland's iconic "Tornado" rollercoaster, and soon, the wooden ride will gain the coveted designation of "rollercoaster landmark."Driving the news: The Tornado will be named a landmark by American Coaster Enthusiasts next month, during the group's national conference on Aug. 17.Only 48 rollercoasters have been recognized as landmarks, denoting a ride's historic value.Here's a look back at the history of the Tornado:How it started: The ride first opened to large fanfare in 1978 with former Gov. Robert Ray presiding over the Tornado's opening ceremony, according to a past Register article.With a $1.5 million price tag,...
Sierra Club asks EPA to take over oversight of Iowa waters because of state failures
The U.S. government should oversee Iowa cities, farms and businesses' impact on the state's waters, an environmental group says, arguing the state has done a poor job protecting its rivers, lakes and streams. The Sierra Club Iowa Chapter filed a petition this week, asking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to pull the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ authority to enforce the 1972 Clean Water Act, the legal framework for improving and preserving the nation’s waters. ...
RAGBRAI bikers travel all over the globe to visit Iowa
RAGBRAI, Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, had an overnight stay in Ottumwa for the first time since 2016. When talking with the riders, they made it clear, there are three types of riders. Those who are competitive, those who want to take their time and sight-see, and those who are there to party. Regardless of which group people fell under, they all traveled a long way to get to Iowa.
Iowa families of trans youth can now get help, support through new grant program
Iowa families of transgender youth are now eligible to receive financial support and resources through the Trans Youth Emergency Project, a rapid response program launched by the Campaign for Southern Equality (CSE) in 2023. The project, first named the Southern Trans Youth Emergency Project, initially sought to help families from southern states impacted by laws restricting them from accessing transition-related health care — laws now in effect in other states. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed Senate...
State asks court to dismiss no-trespass case brought by UI protestors
The State of Iowa has moved to dismiss a civil lawsuit against 13 University of Iowa students and employees connected to an attempted encampment on campus. The initial lawsuit accused the University of Iowa Police Department and the Iowa Board of Regents of civil rights violations following the distribution of a trespassing order....
Court again denies injunction of Iowa THC law, says new rules clarify serving limits
A federal judge for the second time has refused to block a new Iowa law that controls consumable hemp products, finding that subsequent state administrative rules have resolved concerns the law might be unconstitutionally vague. Ten companies sued the state in two separate lawsuits in federal court in June, claiming the law is...
UI Stanley Museum becomes first in the U.S. to return looted Benin Bronzes
IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art has become the first museum in the United States to return looted Benin Bronzes directly to the descendants of the ancient Kingdom of Benin in Nigeria. The move marks a milestone in the global effort to address the legacy of colonial-era artifact looting.
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