Both of Iowa's U.S. Senators, as expected, joined with their Republican colleagues in defeating the bill Democrats sponsored to guarantee access to abortion nationwide. A 17-year-old Iowa boy accused of helping a classmate kill their high school Spanish teacher last year will be tried as an adult. Plus, Iowa’s COVID-19 hospitalizations are increasing.
Thursday, May 12th, 2022
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