I’m a rural Democrat who ran for the state Legislature. Here’s what I learned. | Opinion
My party affiliation meant I had an uphill climb, but I'm grateful to the Iowans I met while campaigning, writes Thomas R.
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Ban proposed on margarine, Red Dye 40 in food served in Iowa schools
A bill under consideration in the Iowa House would ban margarine and two food additives from the lunches and breakfasts ...
House lawmakers share appetite to ban several food dyes in Iowa school meals
An appetite to regulate potentially harmful food additives propelled a bill forward Wednesday in the Iowa House that would ...
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40th Legislative Symposium & FFA Day at the Capitol
The 40th Annual Iowa FFA Legislative Symposium and FFA Day at the Capitol was made possible with support from the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation through the Iowa FFA Foundation. (Top Photo with Senator ...
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Bill that would prohibit some ingredients in school food moves out of subcommittee
An education bill that would prohibit school district's breakfast and lunch programs from serving foods with certain ...
Iowa House advances bill to display 'In God We Trust' in public school entryways
A bill advancing in the Iowa House would require public schools in the state to display "In God We Trust" at the main entry ...
Iowa Lawmakers Consider Bill to Outlaw Margarine, Food Dyes in Schools
The California law outlaws the dyes Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3, Red 40, Yellow 5 and Yellow 6. The law also regulated the ...
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Iowa House Bill Would Ban Margarine, Red Dye 40 From Iowa School Meals
A bill under consideration in the Iowa House would ban margarine and two food additives from the lunches and breakfasts ...
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Senator Tom Shipley Proposes Tuition Waiver for Children of Disabled Veterans
(Des Moines) The 91st General Assembly is currently in session, and District #9 State Senator Tom Shipley is working on a ...