Undercover Investigations Say DEI Content Still Offered By Iowa Colleges Despite Ban
(Des Moines, IA) — Some Iowa lawmakers are calling on higher education officials to enforce the state’s ban on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion content. The chairs of the Iowa House and Senate Education committees are calling on the Board of Regents to adopt a clear policy prohibiting DEI content from required courses. It comes after undercover videos revealed DEI ideology remains embedded in some core academic courses. The lawmakers say it undermines the state ban on DEI initiatives.
Mitchellville Mayor Resigns After Residency Questions
(Mitchellville, IA) — A Central Iowa mayor resigned this week via text during a city council meeting, ending months of tension over his residency and leadership. Tony Jensen was not present at the meeting, but as the Mitchellville City Council finished reviewing evidence about whether he still lived in town, they received a text from him stating he would step down. For now, Mitchellville is without a mayor, but the city council voted to appoint a new one rather than hold a special election. It’s unknown when that appointment will occur.
Iowa Governor Eases Requirements For Fuel Transportation
(Des Moines, IA) — Truck drivers in Iowa who face delays getting diesel fuel are receiving a reprieve from the state. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has temporarily suspended hours of service for drivers delivering diesel, gas or ethanol blends. It comes as some drivers face significant delays getting diesel during the fall harvest season. The proclamation will remain in effect until November 28th.
Iowa Investigators Recover More Than $3M In Stolen Cryptocurrency
(Des Moines, IA) — More than three-million dollars in cryptocurrency stolen from an older Iowan has been recovered. The Iowa Insurance Division was tipped off last December by a securities broker about a crypto scam targeting seniors. Federal, state and local law enforcement used blockchain tracing to secure the assets before the scammers had the chance to cash them out. Police say early reporting is key for stopping fraudulent transactions.
