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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.

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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 Democrats flip Senate seat in special election

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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 vacated by Chris Cournoyer.

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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. Democrat Mike Zimmer, who has worked in education and serves as the

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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 was named as Iowa's lieutenant governor, but Democrats still will be far outnumbered in the chamber.

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Iowa higher ed bills would block required DEI instruction, add transparency measures

Iowa's public universities could not require students to take or compel faculty to instruct on DEI or Critical Race Theory ...

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 ...

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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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Should the US Department of Agriculture be in Iowa? Rep. Hinson introduces bill to move DC agencies

New legislation Hinson introduced, called the Swamp Act, would move federal agency headquarters out of Washington, D.C. She ...

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Lawmakers try to shield Iowa universities from changes that could impact accreditation

Hoping to shield Iowa’s public universities from potential backlash to policy changes enacted by lawmakers, Republicans ...

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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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Former Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad, Iowa GOP Chair Jeff Kaufmann celebrate Trump inauguration

Former Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad said President Donald Trump has expanded Republicans' base in Iowa since his first term in ...

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