Iowa House advances bill to arm school staff
House Study Bill 675 advances a new permitting process for armed staff in Iowa schools and colleges with annual background checks and trainings. The proposal would require at least one armed security officer in large districts and creates a grant fund, with opt out by school board vote.
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Vince Gotera Named Iowa Poet Laureate Through 2026
University of Northern Iowa professor Vince Gotera is named Iowa Poet Laureate through 2026. The selection aims to reflect Iowa poetry and culture with Gotera’s public speaking and program work across the state.
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