Ray campaigns smarting after switch by ISEA
Des Moines ISEA shifts support from Governor Ray to Democrat Jerome Fitzgerald citing a desire for a stronger voice for teachers. Fitzgerald praised for education funding stance while Ray is accused of softening his school aid push. aides defend the governor’s principled position on taxes and funding.
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Fitzgerald Gains ISEA Backing Amid Education Funding Debate
The endorsement by the ISEA adds to Fitzgerald’s campaign momentum as he pledges affordable education within Iowa’s means. Ray’s camp dismisses the pledge as rhetoric aimed at portraying Fitzgerald as a spender while teachers cite opposing a school funding measure that could worsen deficits. The IPACE committee notes Fitzgerald’s support for enrollment declines and university labor proposals, with both candidates receiving other endorsements.
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Mount Vernon School Board Sets Special Meeting
Mount Vernon community school board schedules a Monday special meeting to decide whether a bond issue referendum should be set for this fall to fund an addition to the high school auditorium. Also on the agenda are bids to convert the middle school heating from oil to gas and possible grading system changes. The meeting begins at 7 30 p m in the high school business education room.
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Baxter Kitchen Band Shines at Iowa State Fair
The Baxter Kitchen Band led by Margaret Lafferteller 83 and Viola Warner wowed the Variety Theaters at Des Moines. With 11 members aged 65 to 83 they perform for nursing homes and benefits. Attendance Wednesday reached 27,389, about 1,600 more than last year.
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Des Moines Man Killed in Front of Home Raises City Murder Toll
In Des Moines a 24 year old Willie Shinnock was shot and killed near his home during an argument at about 10 45 p m He died on arrival at Mercy Hospital The incident raised the city's murder total for the year to 24 A suspect was found at the scene unarmed and taken to a hospital after claiming an injury and appearing shocked
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Former deputy fired for Rosalynn Carter license check abuse
Scott County sheriff's employee Ray Yoder was fired after attempting a driver's license check on Rosalynn Carter. Iowa Department of Public Safety officials noted the request originated in Scott County and was rejected. Sheriff Ken Paulsen said the action was improper and not in the line of duty.
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