Caucuses Must Proceed Despite Snowstorm Crowding Iowa
Iowa party leaders say postponing precinct caucuses due to a 4 to 7 inch snowstorm was not feasible. They note state law requires two weeks notice and party constitutions demand longer notices, risking May dates if delayed. turnout remained comparatively strong with about 10,000 statewide midway through the process.
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If Snow Breaks Election Day Iowa Caucuses Remain On
Critics warn weather could affect turnout at caucuses but Kaufmann argues snow would not delay Election Day. He notes 2016 New Hampshire primary faced snow with record turnout, suggesting Iowa could still reach around 150 000 to 186 000 attendees. Campaigns would arrange rides to precincts if needed.
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Bible taught in Iowa schools faces GOP leaders’ lukewarm stance
The drive to add House File 2031 allowing Bible study as a social studies elective in Iowa high schools stalled with skeptical remarks from House Education Committee Chair Walt Rogers and Senate Education Chair Amy Sinclair. The bill advanced from subcommittee on a party line vote despite supporters arguing it builds on existing Bible study in world religion courses.
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Janesville
Mary Mascher
Iowa City
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R-Allerton
Indian Hills Community College
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Iowa House and Senate education bills on IPTV discussion
Leaders of Iowa House and Senate education committees discuss proposed laws on Iowa Public Television's Iowa Press. A civics exam bill, House Study Bill 573, advances via subcommittee and faces Monday committee agenda as legislators weigh civics education and student outcomes.
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Immunity hearing set for Iowa City shooting case
Lamar Wilson, 21, faces a Feb 22 hearing in Johnson County District Court on whether he qualifies for immunity under the stand your ground provision after being found guilty of voluntary manslaughter two counts of assault with intent to inflict serious injury and intimidation with a weapon in the Aug 27 Pedestrian Mall shooting that left one dead and two wounded.
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