Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press…

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Governor Terry Branstad says Iowa has agreed to a federal recommendation that will allow thousands of residents to hang onto health insurance policies that don’t meet the requirements of the Affordable Care Act. Branstad and Iowa Insurance Commissioner Nick Gerhart announced yesterday that the state would grant the extension of plans through 2016.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Elections officials will continue to bar felons from voting despite an Iowa Supreme Court ruling that suggests not all of them have lost their voting rights. Three justices ruled Tuesday that only some felonies are considered “infamous crimes” under the Iowa Constitution that bar individuals from voting or holding office. A spokesman for Iowa Secretary of State Matt Schultz said Wednesday the office will continue to treat all felons as being disenfranchised unless their rights have been restored by Governor Terry Branstad.

FORT MADISON, Iowa (AP) — The Fort Madison City Council has decided that golf carts aren’t suitable for city streets. The Burlington Hawk Eye reports the council voted 5 to 2 Tuesday night against an ordinance that would have allowed the carts on streets in the southeast Iowa city.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say they have arrested four women in connection to possible child sex abuse and pornography at a Davenport trailer park. The Scott County Sheriff’s Office says the women were taken into custody yesterday. The Quad City Times reports they are all charged with felony counts of child endangerment.