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Intellectual Freedom bill targets University of Iowa

Bill to establish UI school of ‘intellectual freedom’ moves to committee

Former Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad spoke Tuesday at a subcommittee meeting in support of legislation that would launch a “school of intellectual freedom” at the University of Iowa, countering critics who cited wastefulness and ideological drive.

Des Moines Register on MSN · 11h

University of Iowa 'school of intellectual freedom' among bevy of GOP bills battling 'woke'

Terry Branstad is putting his thumb on the scale to champion a new "school of intellectual freedom" at the University of Iowa as part of a legislative push for more civics programming at the state's public universities.

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Intellectual Freedom bill targets University of Iowa; Branstad calls teachers "socialists"

"I know that most of the teachers are socialists but i think all viewpoints should be represented," Former Iowa Governor Terry Branstad said during a hearing at

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Former Gov. Branstad backs bill for University of Iowa ‘School of Intellectual Freedom’

In response to a proposal that would require the University of Iowa establish a “School of Intellectual Freedom,” UI plans to create a new “Center for Civic Dialogue and Leadership.”

Iowa, Trump

Newsweek on MSN · 23h

Republicans Lose Iowa Election in District Trump Won by 21 Points

It comes after Trump won the district by 21 points in November. In 2024, Trump flipped Scott County red after Joe Biden previously won by the county by 3 points in 2020, and Hillary Clinton by 2 points in 2016. Jackson and Clinton counties were won by Trump in the last three presidential elections.

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Democrat wins Iowa Senate seat in district Trump won by 21 points

A Democratic candidate has won the state senate seat previously held by Republican Chris Cournoyer, who resigned in December to serve as lieutenant governor. State Senate District 35 covers all of Clinton County and parts of Jackson and Scott Counties.

The New York Times · 11h

Democrat Appears to Flip Iowa State Senate Seat in a Boost for the Party

Republicans still have large legislative majorities in Iowa, but a Democrat’s apparent win in a solidly conservative area buoyed that party at a moment of uncertainty.

Iowa Democrats flip Senate seat in special election to cut into Republican majority

Democrat Mike Zimmer has defeated Republican Kate Whittington in the special election for Senate District 35, which was ...

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Iowa GOP Senator demands answers on Trump firings

Iowa Senator Charles Grassley is demanding answers on President Trump’s firing of government watchdogs. President Trump fired ...

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Iowa Democrat pulls off upset in state special election contest

Iowa Democrats scored an upset in a state Senate special election on Tuesday, months after being wiped out in the Hawkeye ...

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Who is Mike Zimmer? Meet the Iowa Democrat who flipped Iowa Senate District 35

Democrat Mike Zimmer beat out Republican Kate Whittington in a special election to fill newly appointed Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer's state senate seat.

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Democrats flip Iowa state Senate seat

Democrats have flipped an Iowa state Senate seat in a district that overwhelmingly voted for President Trump in November.

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Reynolds' bill offering paid parental leave to state workers advances in Iowa Senate

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ bill to offer paid parental leave to state employees advanced in the Senate Tuesday, as she tries for ...

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Democrats flip Iowa Senate seat in special election

Democrats Tuesday flipped seat in the Iowa Senate in a special election held to replace Republican Sen. Chris Cournoyer, who ...

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Iowa lawmakers believe they can pass a hands-free cellphone bill this year

In a transportation subcommittee meeting Tuesday, Kristi Castenson delivered a heartfelt message to lawmakers on Tuesday, urging them to consider the impact of distracted driving as they discussed HSB ...

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