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The law, which was signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds last month, bars books that depict or describe sexual acts. Schools are also required to have a policy that allows someone to request removal of any classroom materials, and they must put their library catalog online and allow parents to review certain instructional materials.

The new law would prohibit schools from providing books that include depictions of a sex act. What does that mean? We did the research and found out.

Longstanding disagreements about content in school libraries often focus this year on books with LGBTQ themes.

Iowa City has been a go-to location for renowned authors as an UNESCO City of Literature, but a new book-banning bill proposed by the Iowa Legislature may restrict some books from landing in Iowa City Community School District libraries. The initial piece of legislation was introduced on Feb. 9 and gives parents more authority over...

Longstanding disagreements about content in school libraries often focus this year on books with LGBTQ themes.

Books with depictions of sex acts, written or visual, would not be allowed on school library shelves under the governor's education bill.

From full March Madness coverage, to Donald Trump fearing for an arrest this week, here are the top national stories from the past seven days.

Among the weeks headlines: Congress passes a parental rights bill; Illinois advances its bill to prohibit book banning; and more.

News of the day from SPM: NE Gov. Pillen privacy concerns, potential changes for the State of Iowa Library, carbon capture study, and more

The viewpoints of two mothers from suburban Des Moines underscore a divide over LGBTQ content in books as Gov. Kim Reynolds pushes an especially sweeping crackdown on content in school libraries.