Bills targeting libraries, public assistance programs and civil rights ordinances survived a legislative deadline, a ban on all abortions did not.

It's "funnel week" at the Iowa Legislature: do or die for many bills that haven't made it far enough through the session.

What’s a “funnel”? If you’ve been reading Iowa Capital Dispatch’s stories from the Legislature the past couple of weeks, you’ve likely noticed a focus on the “funnel.” Here’s a quick explanation: Q: ...