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Bill That Would Allow School Staff To Carry Firearms Advances In Iowa Legislature
April 12, 2024
(Des Moines, IA) — A contentious bill proposing that teachers and staff carry firearms in schools is progressing in Iowa’s legislative process. Following Senate debate, the bill heads back to the House for further consideration. Despite removing a section for funding security officers, the legislation maintains background check requirements for armed staff. Advocates argue that […]
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Spencer School District Awarded “Credentials To Careers Grant”
April 11, 2024
(Des Moines)– The Spencer community School District has been awarded a “Credentials to Careers” grant to support high school students earning credentials with labor market value. The one-time grants are made possible by the Iowa Department of Education. Director McKenzie Snow says they help connect the classroom to the workforce. Spencer was one of 20 […]
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Representative Of National Main Street Program Visits Spencer
April 11, 2024
(Spencer)– Leadership from Main Street America paid a visit to Spencer earlier this week to assess that city’s Main Street program. Nancy Naeve of Spencer Main Street says Jackie Swihart, Program Officer for Revitalization Services with the National Main Street Program, met with city leaders, business owners and others during her visit… Naeve says the […]
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Voters In Okoboji School District To Decide Fate Of A $67 Million Bond Issue In November
April 11, 2024
(Milford)– Voters in the Okoboji Community School District will be voting on a $67 million bond issue this coming fall. The school board voted unanimously Wednesday evening to put the measure on the ballot for the November election. Superintendent Todd Abrahamson says if approved, the measure would fund a new elementary school and address aging […]
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