Light turnout marks Iowa caucuses amid abortion debates
In Kennedy High School precincts 8 9 35 36 37 Republicans heard speeches from Kim Schmett Jim Nussle and Wayne Moldenhauer as turnout ranged from four to 18. Abortion resolutions passed or failed varied by precinct with Democrats at Garfield voting differently. Democrats and Republicans framed positions on abortion drugs farm pesticides and health care while delegates and platforms formed through caucus discussions.
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Sovern
Iowa
Tabor
Kennedy High School
Kennedy
Kim Schmett
Des Moines
Garfield School
Garfield
Tom Miller
John Peterson
Jo Ann Zimmerman
John Chrystal
Don Avenson
Harry and
Lucille Seelman
Iowa City
Iowa National Guard
U.S
Mount Vernon
Democrats
League of Women Voters
Grant Wood School
Cedar Rapids
Mandela Says de Klerk Flexible on Release Step
Nelson Mandela framed F W de Klerk’s plan to release him as an important step toward racial equity in South Africa while noting that U S sanctions could not be lifted yet due to legal constraints. He referenced Congress penalties from 1986 against apartheid as remaining in force until changes occur.
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Mandela
South Africa
U.S
Congress
Desmond Tutu
Cape Town
ANC
de Klerk
Iowa seeks clarity on corporal punishment rules in schools
Iowa lawmakers and Education Department officials debate interpretation of Senate File 52 and the limits of reasonable force in student discipline. Attorney Kathy Collins notes questions about reporting and liability while Sen. Murphy defends current language, urging no change. The discussion follows concerns over a perceived immunity for teachers and potential litigation risks.
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Iowa
Education Department
Senate
Kathy Collins
State Department of Education
Collins
Larry Murphy
D-Oelwein
Senate Education Committee
Murphy
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Nicaragua
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Steve Moshier
Cleveland Elementary
Jeel
Gazette
Scott Norris
Jim Nussle
Manchester
Bush
F.W. de Klerk
the Kirke ‘Chor’ Munity
Erajor
Allen Koepke
Mercy
American Medical Association
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Red Room
Mercy Medical Center