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While abortion remains legal in Iowa until roughly 20 weeks of pregnancy, lawmakers and activists on both sides of the issue are gearing up for another protracted battle.

While abortion remains legal in Iowa until roughly 20 weeks of pregnancy, lawmakers and activists on both sides of the issue are gearing up for another protracted battle.

The Minnetonka High School graduation ceremony was held June 8 at 7 p.m. at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The change of venue a few years ago allowed Minnetonka seniors

A multi-sport standout and basketball leader extraordinaire are this year's winners.

Online public hearings hosted through Zoom are being disrupted by participants posting inappropriate images and symbols. The incidents are forcing officials to rethink the use of the popular meeting platform.

The state Legislature has continued its use of virtual sessions to allow virtual participation in the legislative process. But as Zoombombing occurrences have increased in recent weeks, some are reconsidering the access.

Sen. Jason Schultz suggested Zoom meetings at the Legislature may end if "forces of evil" keep interrupting.

The bill would amount to a $106.8 million boost for Iowas schools.

Democrats remain in the minority in the upcoming legislative session, having lost seats in both the House and Senate in the 2022 election, with Republicans gaining a two-thirds supermajority in the Senate.

Republicans will once again be in an agenda-setting majority when lawmakers return to the Capitol.