After Charlie Kirk was shot while speaking on Wednesday at Utah Valley University, college students reacted as Drake University’s Dean emailed students—condemning hateful social media posts—and the Iowa Board of Regents also criticized similar behavior at other colleges.
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Iowa’s filing period for the 2026 midterm elections runs from Feb 23 to March 13—candidates for governor, Senate, and Congress have announced their bids. Gov. Kim Reynolds will not run for reelection as both parties prepare for a primary on June 2.
Attorney General Brenna Bird warned Iowans on September 11 that job offers sent by text or email that ask for personal financial information may be scams—she stressed that no honest employer would request such details before an interview. Bird advised anyone with a suspicious offer to verify the company online or call her office at 1-888-777-4590.
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