Open enrollment feud shapes Iowa rural school funding
Anamosa and Mount Vernon districts clash over transportation for open enrollment. Officials say the policy burdens rural districts while offering options. residents pursue local solutions as lawmakers show little movement.
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Open enrollment in Iowa's public schools
Iowa allows students to attend any public district at no extra cost under a 1989 law. Applications must be submitted by March 1 with transfer rules and possible district space limits. Transportation, funding calculations, and eligibility for specialized programs affect open enrollment outcomes and district budgets.
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Naked protester acquitted in TSA incident at Portland airport
John Brennan known as Sir Godiva faced an indecent exposure charge after a Multnomah County judge ruled his naked protest against TSA screening protected as free speech. The acquittal ends this phase though Brennan faces possible TSA penalties and ongoing scrutiny.
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Missing Authorities believe girls alive case update
Authorities continue to pursue leads in the missing girls case near Interstate 380 outside Waterloo. Investigators interview multiple persons of interest as they seek tip information while monitoring Daniel Morrissey on pretrial supervision for two drug cases. His wife Misty Cook-Morrissey has prior federal conspiracy and state violations and is on supervised release.
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Associated Press
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Iowa Department of Corrections
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