Expulsions for weapons decline again in Iowa
Iowa's 1999 2000 school year saw 27 expulsions for weapons on campus down from 56 in 1997 98 and 34 in 1998 99. State official Steve Boal notes federal figures show 20 expulsions this year while 17 occurred last year. Director Ted Stilwell praises local schools and parents for the trend.
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Iowa schools emphasize zero tolerance for weapons in classrooms
Iowa districts highlight emergency prep and a strict weapons policy after a series of school shootings. officials note expulsions and referrals to justice systems, with some expulsions modified and look alike weapons mentioned at Cedar Rapids Washington High School.
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Wendelsdorf denies admitting to toddler's death in hearing
Spirit Lake man Wendelsdorf testified he fabricated three gory stories about Shelby Duis to satisfy his girlfriend Julie Ballantini. He said he confessed only to please Ballantini, while Watkins faces a possible new trial after her 29 year old conviction for child endangerment. The judge promised a ruling next week on Watkins's fate.
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Vision Iowa chair predicts limited $75 million grants
Vision Iowa chairman Michael Gartner says six to ten projects may receive money next year from the $180 million fund. He cautions that no large grants will be issued instantly and emphasizes a gradual distribution to avoid regional imbalances. Coralville selected for a rainforest education center. other cities eye $10 million to $65 million requests.
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Vilsack presses to lower Iowa BAC to .08 percent
Gov. Vilsack and Mothers Against Drunk Driving president Millie Web urged the Iowa Legislature to reduce the legal blood alcohol content for drivers from .10 to .08 percent. Web cited personal tragedy from a 1971 crash and noted 45 Iowa deaths from 1995 to 1999 linked to .08 to .10 BAC.
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