National Federation of the Blind targets Iowa lawmakers
The National Federation of the Blind launches a campaign against liberal Iowa legislators who criticized the group and its former president Kenneth Jernigan. James Gashel accuses Bob Rush James Redmond Cloyd Robinson Minnette Doderer of undermining blind Iowans as Jernigan’s autonomy clashes persist in state government.
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Internal clashes hit Iowa blind commission and Jernigan role
Legislative battles over the Iowa Commission for the Blind center on director Jernigan's dual role and conflicts of interest allegations. Gashel says critics are political, while Rush accuses attacks of personal health references. Gashel vows to press lawmakers on funding and program quality as national attention grows.
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Fire damages Covington area home as crews battle blaze
Firefighters from Palo and Atkins battled a rural Covington blaze reported shortly before 9 p.m. The home occupied by Dennis Owens and owned by Floyd Owens, located one mile north and one mile west of Covington, suffered severe damage with heavy smoke pouring from the structure.
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Ray’s late regent appointments upheld
Iowa Attorney General’s office ruled that three appointments to the State Board of Regents made by Gov. Ray last summer were valid though not during a legislative session. The opinion said the law’s “shall” requirement is satisfied if no harm came to the public or individuals.
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Tests under scrutiny for bias and use in schools
Des Moines AP reports standardized tests face bias criticism and safeguards. Test makers say bias lies in result use not the tests, with efforts to remove stereotypes. Experts defend nationwide tests as fair indicators of college readiness amid concerns over misinterpretation by teachers.
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Des Moines
Snyder
Iowa assessors challenge 43 percent under market value claim
Des Moines Iowa assessors told a legislative subcommittee the Department of Revenue study underestimates industrial property values arguing several appraisals are far too high. They cited specific cases including a 30 000 property sold in 1973 appraised at 220 100 and a 155 900 value.
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H. Ernest Lund
Washington County
Iowa
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Garth Cottington
Guthrie County
Harrison County
Cottington
Lowell Norland
D-Kensett
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Iowa Freedom Council backs ban on closed meetings
The Iowa Freedom of Information Council endorsed a proposal to ban closed meetings by public agencies, calling it the toughest open meetings law if enacted. Critics say current exemptions are vague and invite abuse, with a public hearing planned at Drake University next Tuesday.
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UPI
Iowa Freedom of Information Council
Iowa
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Drake University
Kersten Christmas Light Display Expands In Eastern Iowa
Larry Kersten will turn on his annual Christmas light display in Vinton area three miles northwest on Mount Auburn blacktop. This year the display uses 10 000 lights, up from 6 000, and runs 5 to 9 30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 5 to 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday during the holiday season.
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