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EXPLAINER: Special voter registration programs protect abuse, assault victims in Iowa, Nebraska

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2 years ago

April 11, 2024

EXPLAINER: Special voter registration programs protect abuse, assault victims in Iowa, Nebraska

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Victims of violent crimes in Nebraska and Iowa have several unique ways to avoid their perpetrators as they try to resume a normal life.

Iowa Secretary of State Paul D. Pate joined 6 News in the studio Thursday to talk about Iowa’s “Safe at Home” program.

Nebraska has a similar program called the “Address Confidentiality Program” or ACP.

This is how they work.

In Iowa, survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, stalking, or assault can turn to the state and get a substitute address.

When a victim’s mail is sent to the address, it is then forwarded to their actual address which will never appear in public records.

Iowa victims can also take advantage of confidential voter registration and absentee voting.

In Nebraska, victims are eligible for a similar program if they are victims of abuse, sexual assault, or stalking when they fear for their safety. Also eligible are parents or guardians who apply on behalf of a minor or incapacitated person. Nebraska residents who have recently relocated to a place to his or her abuse (or planning to move in the near future) can also apply.

The Nebraska victims will have their new mailing address out of view from public records or third parties.

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Kee High School remembers legendary coach Gene Schultz

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8 hours ago

February 27, 2026

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Kee High School remembers legendary coach Gene Schultz

MANCHESTER, Iowa — The state of Iowa lost a titan of the prep coaching world this week. Former Kee High School baseball coach Gene Schultz died on Monday at the age of 80.

Schultz spent 45 seasons as the baseball coach at Kee, helping turn the program into an Iowa dynasty. He won 9 State championships (not counting 2 fall titles, which the IHSAA doesn’t recognize in the record books), and took the Hawks to 19 State tournaments, which is also the most in Iowa history.

His 1,754 wins are not only the most in Iowa history, but the most of any high school baseball coach in the country.

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Judge calls state response to comments about Charlie Kirk ‘deeply troubling’

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February 26, 2026

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Judge calls state response to comments about Charlie Kirk ‘deeply troubling’

“A licensing authority’s enforcement apparatus should not be mobilized in response to political pressure to suppress disfavored commentary on a public figure’s death — and this record raises serious questions about whether that is precisely what occurred here,” a federal judge wrote.

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Iowa State falls to Oklahoma State on senior night

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February 26, 2026

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Iowa State falls to Oklahoma State on senior night

AMES, Iowa (KCRG) – The Iowa State women’s basketball team was outscored 28-17 in the fourth quarter, falling behind and losing to Oklahoma State 88-77.

The Cyclones celebrated their lone senior, Sydney Harris, who had 12 points on 4-of-8 shooting from behind the arc.

Jada Williams and Audi Crooks each tallied 19 points to lead the Cyclones.

Iowa State drops to 21-8 on the season, 9-8 in Big 12 play.

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