Iowa
20 foot IUD tours Iowa to urge contraception protection
DES MOINES, Iowa (Gray Television Iowa Capitol Bureau) – Tuesday a 20 foot tall inflatable IUD made another stop in Iowa. After stopping in Cedar Rapids Monday, it was in Des Monies Tuesday. After conservatives on the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade two years ago, organizers of the event say they’re worried access to contraception is in jeopardy.
They call the inflatable IUD “Freeda Womb” and they’re taking it to competitive congressional districts across the country. They’re doing this to highlight what they perceive as attacks to access to contraception, and are urging lawmakers to pass legislation to protect it.
Democratic State Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott said, “A giant inflatable IUD is ridiculous, but we are living in ridiculous times.”
After the overturning of Roe v. Wade and threats to IVF in other parts of the country, Iowa Democrats say they’re concerned that access to contraception is next.
Lanon Baccam, Democratic candidate for Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District said, “Make no mistake. This is the plan that extreme politicians have wanted and have worked for.”
But what threats are these democratic lawmakers seeing here in Iowa?
We asked Trone Garriott, “Can you talk about how access to contraception in Iowa is specifically being threatened? Because Governor Reynolds says she supports over the counter birth control so can you explain how this is more a threat here in Iowa?”
She said, “We have heard from the Governor that she supports access to over the counter birth control but yet we’ve not seen any legislation to truly make it more accessible. Every time something is proposed in our state government, it doesn’t go anywhere.”
Allison Smith with the Family Planning Council of Iowa says they want state and federal lawmakers to pass legislation to protect it. “Protecting contraceptive access is vital for equality, and it is crucial for a person’s health, future, and economic security. Now is the time to stand up for our rights, and ensure contraception remains available to all,” she said.
Democratic State Representative Megan Srinivas of Des Moines says expanding access reduces abortions. “The data shows, that when contraception goes down, the need for abortions increase. So, if we truly want to prevent abortions in this state, as many of my legislative colleagues talk about, we need to ensure contraception is accessible and readily available,” she said.
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds supports expanding access to birth control without a prescription but Republicans have blocked it in the legislature. Reynolds has identified that as a priority for the past few legislative session.
This past session, a bill passed out of a committee in the House, but Republican lawmakers never brought it up for a debate on the House floor.
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Conner Hendricks covers state government and politics for Gray Television-owned stations in Iowa. Email him at conner.hendricks@gray.tv; and follow him on Facebook at Conner Hendricks TV or on X/Twitter @ConnerReports.
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Iowa
Well Known & Highly Respected Businessman From Spencer & Iowa Great Lakes Passes Away – Explore Okoboji
(Spencer)– A well known and highly respected businessman in Spencer and the Iowa Great Lakes Area has passed away.
Toby Shine joined Shine Brothers full time in 1960. He later went on to start up a wire cutting and auto shredding business in Spencer in the mid 1980’s, serving as owner and President of the company. Shine was also very active in the Spencer and Iowa Great Lakes communities. He developed the Pelican Ridge housing development on the east side of Arnolds Park and later went on to build and operate a vintage car restoration business and museum just off Highway 86 in West Okoboji. Shine was also known for his involvement in philanthropy and played a major role with the Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation’s Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute.
Funeral arrangements for Toby Shine are pending with Warner Funeral Home in Spencer.
Iowa State’s Audi Crooks helping hometown community during government shutdown
Iowa State star Audi Crooks is providing care packages for local families impacted by the suspension of SNAP during the government shutdown.
The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history ended late Thursday, Nov. 12, and many Iowans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are wondering when they will receive their next payments.
Amid the shutdown, the Trump administration paused SNAP payments on Nov. 1 for approximately 12% of Americans, or 41.7 million people, who rely on cash cards known as Electronic Benefits Transfer to purchase food. States then sued the administration, sparking a back-and-forth in courts before eventually reaching the Supreme Court.
Here’s the latest on SNAP benefits resuming with the government reopening.
When will November SNAP benefits be available in Iowa?
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, which administers the SNAP program, gave the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services the green light to issue full SNAP benefits for November, according to Iowa HHS.
“Benefits are being loaded onto cards now and could be available later today, Thursday, Nov. 13,” according to Iowa HHS’ website. “Iowa HHS anticipates that all SNAP benefits will be issued by Friday, Nov. 14.”
What is the Iowa EBT balance phone number?
Iowans can check their EBT balance by calling 1-800-359-5802 or by logging in to their EBT account online or through the ConnectEBT mobile app.
Who’s eligible for SNAP benefits in Iowa?
To be eligible for SNAP, you must meet the following requirements:
- You must be a U.S. citizen or a non-citizen national of the U.S.
- You must be a resident of Iowa
- You must meet income guidelines for gross and net income limits
- You must provide a Social Security number or proof that you have applied for one
- You must live in a legal SNAP household. This is defined as people who live together, buy food together, and prepare meals together
How much money you receive from SNAP is determined by how much you earn from your job, as well as other income you may receive, such as Social Security. The number of people who live with you also determines how much money you may receive.
How many Iowans have received SNAP benefits this year?
More than 267,000 Iowans received $45 million worth of SNAP benefits in May, according to the USDA.
USA TODAY reporter Mary Walrath-Holdridge contributed to this report.
Cooper Worth is a service/trending reporter for the Des Moines Register. Reach him at cworth@gannett.com or follow him on X @CooperAWorth.
Iowa
Crooks sets program record with 43 points to power No. 16 Iowa State women past Valparaiso 97-50
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Audi Crooks set a program record with 43 points in just 20 minutes for No. 16 Iowa State in a 97-50 rout over Valparaiso on Wednesday in the first-ever meeting between the two programs.
Crooks set the program’s single-game record on a free throw with 8:42 remaining in the fourth quarter, passing Tonya Burns’ mark of 42 against Nebraska on Jan. 18, 1984. Crooks scored the first six points of the fourth for a 73-42 lead before being subbed out.
Crooks, who also added seven rebounds and a block, extended her streak of scoring in double figures to 71 straight games on 18-of-23 shooting. It’s the longest active streak in NCAA women’s basketball and the longest in Cyclones history.
Crooks poured in 22 points in the first half, leading a 33-10 run and giving the Cyclones (3-0) a 43-22 lead at the break.
Addy Brown was the second-leading scorer for the Cyclones with 18 points on 7-of-10 shooting, with seven rebounds and four assists. Brown also went over 1,000 career points. Jada Williams notched her first career double-double with 11 points and a career-high 10 assists, along with three steals.
Milana Nenadic was the lone double-digit scorer for the Beacons (0-3), tallying 20 points on 8-of-19 shooting with six rebounds and a couple of steals.
The Cyclones offense was 53.4% from the field (39 for 73), while holding the Beacons to 29% (18 for 62). It marks four consecutive games with 85 points or more to begin the season, and an average of 44.5 points per game allowed.
Up next
Valparaiso: The Crusaders will host Milwaukee on Sunday.
Iowa State: The Cyclones face Norfolk State at home on Sunday.
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