Gary Dickson shares a humorous encounter with a mountain lion named Nigel while hiking in Dakota Dunes. Instead of a threatening interaction, they engage in a lighthearted conversation about life, literature, and golf. Nigel’s playful demeanor contrasts with common fears, showcasing a whimsical perspective on wildlife encounters and their unpredictability. Continue reading I’m the guy who thinks he talks to mountain lions.
Most of the priority bills proposed by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and Republican legislators made it through the first major deadline for the 2024 legislative session. But the details of many of those major bills are still subject to change in the coming weeks.
In her Condition of the State speech in January, Reynolds laid out goals to make significant changes to Iowa’s Area Education Agencies and the state’s mental health care system. She also announced plans to merge or cut many of the state’s boards and commissions.
Lawmakers moved bills on these issues, and many more, through the committee process in the past week. Most legislation had to be passed by a committee in at least one chamber by the end of “funnel week” to remain eligible for consideration during the session.
Here’s a rundown of some of the notable bills that survived – and some that did not – during the first funnel week: Continue reading Your guide to which bills survived the first legislative ‘funnel’ (and which didn’t)
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