FROM KCCI: House passes bill prohibiting 'divisive concepts' in school, government diversity training
DES MOINES, Iowa — In a party-line vote, the Iowa House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday night that would ban what Republican lawmakers view as "divisive concepts" in diversity trainings that take place at public schools, state universities, and in government. It is one of a number of bills taken up in the 2021 legislative session dealing with the nation's broader culture wars. … READ MORE FROM KCCI
FROM WHO-TV 13: Hinterland Music Festival Announces Lineup for 2021 Return
ST. CHARLES, Iowa — Hinterland Music Festival has announced plans to return in 2021 after the pandemic forced last year’s festival cancelation. Hinterland is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 6 through Sunday, Aug. 8 at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in St. Charles, Iowa. The lineup includes many of the same acts previously scheduled for last year’s festival. The Avett Brothers, Tyler Childers and Leon Bridges are the headliners each night. Other additions to this year’s lineup include Caamp, Black Pumas, The Marcus King Band and Elle King. … READ MORE FROM WHO-TV
FROM WOI-DT Local 5: Noticing more trash on the side of Iowa's roads? Here's why COVID may be to blame
DES MOINES, Iowa — It happens every spring: The snow melts and reveals a layer of trash and debris along Iowa roadways, but this year, it's costing taxpayers more than usual to clean up. "We do get a lot of concerns and complaints about litter," said Eric Lack, operations manager with the Iowa Department of Transportation .… READ MORE FROM WOI-DT Local 5 | 
