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‘I’m not a scientist’: Gov. Reynolds on face masks; the Iowa State Fair
The conspiracy-theory influence on Iowa’s laws and lawmakers
opens as COVID cases keep climbing By Paul Brennan, Aug. 12
By Emma McClatchey, Aug. 21
Masks are not required at the state fair, even when inside buildings. Gov.
Conservatives looking to court the Trump base are doubling down
Reynolds didn’t mention COVID-19 during her remarks at the opening
on conspiracy theories, or dipping their toes into the QAnon pool for
ceremony, but has been heavily promoting the fair, both in her capacity
the first time. This summer, Iowa’s own Republican leaders have given
as governor and as a candidate for reelection in 2022.
credibility to everything from election fraud to COVID-19 misinformation, sometimes having a direct influence on public policy.
Iowa City issues new mask mandate for schools, restaurants, UI campus
WATCH: Getting to know Iowa (and Midwest music) at
and more By Paul Brennan, Aug. 19
Grey Area festival By Adria Carpenter,
Mayor Bruce Teague declared a civil emergency and issued a face mask
video by Jason Smith, Aug. 18
mandate for Iowa City on Thursday evening, due to the ongoing surge
“Are you writing an article about Grey Area?” a woman
in COVID-19 driven by the Delta variant. The governor’s spokesperson
asked me. I told her I was with Little Village, and had just
issued a statement saying the mandate is “against the law” and “not
moved to Iowa from the South. She said the culture must
enforceable.”
feel strange. “How’s it feel to see live music again?” I asked. “Fucking great,” she said. “It nourishes the soul.”
WATCH Grey Area, August 14, 2021
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