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SD public defense duties shift from counties to state; SCOTUS appears skeptical of restricting government communications with social media companies; Trump lawyers say he can't make bond; new scholarships aim to connect class of 2024 to high-demand jobs.

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The SCOTUS weighs government influence on social media, and who groups like the NRA can do business with. Biden signs an executive order to advance women's health research and the White House tells Israel it's responsible for the Gaza humanitarian crisis.

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Midwest regenerative farmers are rethinking chicken production, Medicare Advantage is squeezing the finances of rural hospitals and California's extreme swing from floods to drought has some thinking it's time to turn rural farm parcels into floodplains.

IA: Teen Pregnancy Prevention

Planned Parenthood employees and the union representing them have been unable to reach a contract agreement despite dozens of bargaining sessions over more than a year. (Adobe Stock)
Planned Parenthood workers file complaint amid stalled negotiations

Planned Parenthood Workers in Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota have filed an Unfair Labor Practices complaint with the National Labor Relations Board as …

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Iowa is among several states where a debate over whether abortions should still be allowed during the pandemic has surfaced. (Adobe Stock)
Lawsuit Filed Against IA Leaders Over Halt to Abortions During Crisis

DES MOINES, Iowa -- A lawsuit has been filed against Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds over the suspension of abortion procedures during the pandemic. Pro-…

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Pro-choice advocates are expected to rally at state capitols and courthouses in all 50 states today in response to Alabama's almost total ban on abortion passed last week. (aclu-ia.org)
Iowa Cities Join "Stop the Bans" Protest Over Extreme Abortion Laws

DES MOINES, Iowa — Rallies will be held in six Iowa cities today following the near-total ban on abortions signed into law in Alabama last week …

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Iowa's Ebonie Bailey used Waterloo's MercyOne Medical Center for the birth of her child and post-delivery contraception before the Catholic-affiliated hospital announced a crackdown on reproductive health care services based on Roman Catholic directives. (Courtesy: Ebonie Bailey)
A Catholic Hospital in Iowa Offered Contraception for Decades. Then the Bishop Found Out.

WATERLOO, Iowa – A Catholic hospital in Iowa that offered contraception for decades has halted those services after Dubuque Archbishop Michael …

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Only 17 percent of Iowans who become young parents have completed an associate's degree or higher, making it difficult to find family-sustaining jobs. (flocrito.org)
Report: Diapers Keep Diplomas at Bay for Iowa’s Young Parents

DES MOINES, Iowa – Young adult or teenage parents face all the challenges as other young adults moving toward self-sufficiency but also have …

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A lawsuit has been filed to stop Iowa's newest anti-abortion law from taking effect on July 1.  (plannedparenthoodaction.org)
Groups File Lawsuit to Stop Iowa's New Abortion Law

DES MOINES, Iowa – Calling the Iowa "fetal heartbeat" abortion law "beyond extreme," three groups filed suit on Tuesday to stop its …

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Planned Parenthood of the Heartland will close its Dubuque location and move staff to Cedar Rapids in order to better address patient needs. (Planned Parenthood)
Planned Parenthood Shifts Resources to Meet Client Needs

DUBUQUE, Iowa - Planned Parenthood is closing its location in Dubuque not because of a lack of demand there, but because there's more demand in Cedar …

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PHOTO: Stores make an attempt at propriety in displaying adult magazines with covers partially hidden, but teens have easy access online. Experts say it distorts what they view as healthy relationships and body image. Photo credit: Ed Kohler
The Proliferation of Pornography: What's a Parent To Do?

DES MOINES, Iowa - This generation of teens isn't the first to check out pornography, but experts say the easy access with today's technology is …

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PHOTO: A study in the journal
Study: Little Difference in Risky Behaviors in PG-13, R Movies

DES MOINES, Iowa - Many parents would never think of allowing their young teen to see an R-rated movie, but a fresh study shows those films have much …

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PHOTO: The costs associated with excessive alcohol use in Iowa are nearly $2-billion a year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CREDIT: Brian Rosner
Cost of Binge Drinking in Iowa Nearly $2 Billion Annually

DES MOINES, Iowa - The holidays are a time of celebrating, and often that includes the consumption of alcohol, but those who don't enjoy it in …

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PHOTO: The candlelight vigil will salute those whose lives have been impacted by HIV or AIDS.
World AIDS Day: Iowans Encouraged to be Screened

DES MOINES, Iowa – There's a candlelight vigil tomorrow (Saturday) on the steps of the Capitol as Iowa marks World AIDS Day. The theme this …

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PHOTO: Some of the antique books available at the sale. Photo credit: David McFarland, book sale volunteer.
Thousands Expected to Treasure Hunt at Fall Book Sale

DES MOINES, Iowa - More than 600,000 new and used books, magazines, puzzles, CDs, DVDs and games are available starting today at the Planned …

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