Governor Kim Reynolds blamed schools when asked on Wednesday about calls for stricter gun laws following a recent shooting outside of East High School in Des Moines. A bill that would ban COVID-19 vaccine mandates from employers, schools, businesses and government entities failed to pass the Iowa House of Representatives. Plus, Iowa’s eight commercial airports will receive $100 million of federal American Rescue Plan funding.
Thursday, March 17th, 2022
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