DES MOINES – Emergency response units are asking Governor Kim Reynolds to veto legislation that charges local 911 service boards for costs associated with the service. WHO-13 reports it came as part of an appropriations bill passed on the final day of the session. The Iowa 911 program can charge local service boards, and force payment within 30 days, according to the president of the Iowa Chapter of Association of Public Safety Communications Officials.

DES MOINES – A federal court has ruled to block part of a 2023 Iowa law restricting schools from teaching or discussing LGBTQ topics. The Des Moines Register reports a U.S. District Court judge partially prevents parts of that law from going into effect. The ruling allows schools to have clubs for students about those topics, although many districts have already disbarred those organizations.

AMES – A former Iowa State Cyclone and “Mr. Irrelevant” in the NFL Draft is cashing in after a successful first few seasons in the professional ranks. KCCI-TV reports Brock Purdy signed a five-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers worth up to $265 million. Purdy was the final pick in the 2022 NFL draft, and in three seasons since, has thrown for 64 touchdown passes to 27 interceptions with a 104.9 quarterback rating.