Woman Accused of Attempting to Cause Another Woman to Miscarry with A Lasagna Laced With Narcotics
(Decorah, IA) — A Decorah woman accused of giving a pregnant woman a lasagna laced with narcotics in an attempt to cause a miscarriage is facing charges. The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office says it sent the lasagna for testing in January, and results confirmed it contained oxycodone. Investigators say the food came from 36-year-old Amber Snow, who had digital conversations with a person police have identified as a co-conspirator about the plan. Snow faces charges including conspiracy to intentionally terminate a pregnancy and child endangerment, and is being held on a 100-thousand-dollar bond. Authorities say more arrests are possible.
Iowa Gov. Signs Bill Restricting Local Governments from Adding Their Own Civil Rights Protections
(Iowa) — Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill that prohibits local governments from adding additional civil rights protections to groups not already protected by state law. The bill passed through the legislature and was sent to Governor Kim Reynolds’ desk on Monday. The new law prohibits local governments from adding additional protections to groups not included in the Iowa Civil Rights Act. The law takes effect immediately.
Iowa Rainfall Last Week Will Help with Drought, Near-Drought Conditions
(Des Moines, IA) — Last week’s rain across much of Iowa is going to help ease drought and near-drought conditions, especially in places where it can actually sink into the ground. State Climatologist Justin Glisan says the lack of snowpack across the state at the end of winter means any rain or snow in the early weeks of spring will help. Iowa is seeing drought conditions across the northwest and southeast parts of the state.
Governor Reynolds Announces Over $5M In Grants for Child Care Partnerships
(Iowa) — Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announces millions of dollars in grant funding for child care and preschool program partnerships. The second round of the state’s Continuum of Care grant program will award five-point-two million to 19 child care and preschool partnerships across the state. The funds will allow those partnerships to expand hours of operation, hire more staff, and increase the number of children served. The grant program’s overall goal is to boost support for working families and the state’s childcare workforce.
