DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) -A special and rare special session of the Iowa legislature starts today. Governor Kim Reynolds called the session to pass new abortion restrictions. The proposed law mirrors the 2018 law which was before a deadlocked state supreme court. That law, if passed as it’s currently written, would ban abortions once a heartbeat is detected. That’s usually around the six-week mark according to the American Pregnancy Association. There are some exceptions, including rape, incest, and the life of the mother. Other exceptions include miscarriages and fetal abnormalities that would be incompatible with life. This bill is likely to pass. Republicans hold an 18-seat majority in the Senate, and 28-seat majority in the House. We could see this bill passed Tuesday. The Senate released its rules for the session, and in those rules, debate will stop and the vote will be counted at 11 p.m. The House has yet to release its version of the rules.
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) – Former President Donald Trump went off on Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds on Monday, criticizing her for her decision to remain neutral in the 2024 Iowa GOP caucuses. Governor Reynolds has previously pledged not to endorse any candidate ahead of the caucuses. In a Truth Social post, Trump attacked Reynolds for not endorsing his candidacy, saying that he previously endorsed her when she needed him. “…When she fell behind, I ENDORSED her, did big Rallies, & she won,” Trump wrote. “Now, she wants to remain ‘NEUTRAL.’ I don’t invite her to events!” Trump’s criticism follows a story in which The New York Times says that the Governor is “…softening the ground in Iowa for Mr. DeSantis, appearing to try to create the conditions for an opening for him to take on Mr. Trump…”
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – Officials have identified the person that was killed following a shooting that left three others injured. At around 2:30 a.m. Sunday, the Dubuque Police Department was sent to a report of gunshots that followed a disturbance in the 2500 block of Broadway Street. Officers found four adults who had been shot at the scene, and they were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. One of the people who was shot later died from their injuries. Police have identified the victim as 36-year-old Allen Taylor of Dubuque. The investigation is ongoing. No arrests have been made at this point.
MUSCATINE, Iowa (KCRG) – Muscatine police are investigating a shooting that damaged a home on Saturday night. Police responded to a report of gunshots in the 1300 block of Oak Street at around 10:30 p.m. No injuries were reported, but a home in the area was hit multiple times. Investigators say they believe it was a targeted incident and that there is no ongoing threat to the public. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Muscatine Police Investigative Unit. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips can also be submitted online through the Crime Stoppers website at qccrimestoppers.com.
