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Friday, October 9, 2026
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Masks in Iowa schools

DES MOINES, Iowa — A federal court in Iowa granted a temporary restraining order allowing school districts in the state to enforce mask mandates if they so choose. The plaintiffs, including The Arc of Iowa, which advocates for the rights of disabled people, say children should be able to receive a good education “without jeopardizing their lives or safety.”

Read the order here.

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