Iowa health officials are reporting COVID-19 hospitalizations are nearing one thousand. A bill moving through the Iowa Senate would allow families to continue to claim medical and religious exemptions to school vaccinations during a public health emergency. Plus, the Iowa Utilities Board hosted a virtual public meeting Wednesday night on a Texas company’s proposal to build a carbon capture pipeline through 36 Iowa counties.
Thursday, January 20th, 2022
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