Duvall Urges Legislature to Tackle Iowa School Finance
George Duvall new president of the Iowa State Teachers Association says the next Legislature must resolve the school finance problem caused by declining enrollment and rigid state spending controls. He notes 330 Iowa districts face serious issues and teachers appreciate the recognition.
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Des Moines
George Duvall
Iowa State Teachers Association
Duvall
Ames High School
Iowa
Legislators urged to reform school funding for Iowa districts
Duvall, new Linn-Mar official, warns temporary finance relief has failed. He says declining enrollment districts face curtailed courses and layoffs. calls for DPI study results to shape a lasting plan before the 1980-81 school year. He stresses education opportunities remain at risk if reform is delayed.
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DPI
Iowa
Duvall
Tauke attacks Blouin over debt votes in Iowa race
Campaign statements accuse incumbent Michael Blouin of free spending as Tauke highlights debt rises nearing 1 trillion dollars. Tauke cites a $50 billion deficit and a debt of $798 billion with per household costs cited at $750 annually, urging fiscal restraint in the Second District race.
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Clinton
Tom Tauke
Michael Blouin
Blouin
Tauke
House
Congress
U.S
Iowa
Decline Hits Home Winemaking in Central Iowa
Betty Walker owner of the Red Apple shop in Oskaloosa says home winemaking has fallen since its peak. She notes fewer hobbyists, store closures, and ongoing demand for concentrates and equipment while warning aging takes one to three months for wine and three weeks for beer.
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Oskaloosa
UPI
Iowa
Betty Walker
Red Apple
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