A “Freedom to Garden Act” has passed the Iowa Senate unanimously. “This bill addresses a growing concern — literally growing our own food,” Senator Cherielynn Westrich of Ottumwa, the bill’s floor manager, said to start debate. The bill would forbid state and local governments from regulating vegetable gardens on property the gardener owns or rents. […]
After proper request, Sand says his office would investigate DMPS
State Auditor Rob Sand says he welcomes a request to audit Des Moines Public Schools, but state law does not give