Hills Elementary Closure Faces City Opposition and Reassignment Plan
Hills Elementary in Iowa City faces strong opposition as the district advances a plan to close the school and move sixth graders to middle schools. Students will transfer to Alexander Elementary, reducing staff and reshaping class sizes under budget cuts and a weighted resource model.
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the Gazette
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North Central Junior High
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Johnson County
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Alexander Elementary
Nick Proud
Iowa City Schools
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Iowa Senate backs pesticide liability bill amid glyphosate debate
The Senate passed Senate File 2412 30 to 19 largely along party lines, while the Iowa House took no action. Speaker Pat Grassley argued the issue is difficult and warned about dependencies on chemical sources, noting Bayer’s Roundup facility in Iowa. Experts say Iowa has the fastest growing cancer rate, prompting scrutiny of agricultural links. Supporters include Farm Bureau and industry groups. opponents warn of reduced legal recourse for farmers. Similar proposals exist in Missouri and Idaho.
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Iowa Press
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Idaho
Noem faces backlash over killing a puppy in book excerpt
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem draws criticism after detailing in a forthcoming book how she killed a rambunctious 14 month old wirehaired pointer named Cricket. Democrats and conservatives question the decision and her honesty amid Vice Presidential speculation.
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Joan Paytor
Pointer Club of America
Neem
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Senate
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America
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