Board to craft sanctions and rewards for multicultural education
The Iowa Board of Directors directed staff to develop sanctions and rewards to motivate districts toward multicultural and non sexist programs. Concerns about the Dubuque District include unclear goals and weak leadership, though progress was noted. A comprehensive review is planned next academic year. debate over sanctions continues. Betty Dexter elected board vice president amid open meetings questions.
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Justices urge probe into bias in Iowa judiciary study
Iowa lawmakers backed a $168,000 two year study of racial and sexual bias in the state’s judicial system after a rare appearance by two Iowa Supreme Court justices. Justice Louis Lavorato and Justice Linda Neuman urged the review of attitudes among judges and lawyers to detect patterns in decisions.
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Judge vindicates Jas per County board in open meetings ruling
Des Moines AP The Jas per County Board of Supervisors won seven of eight open meetings allegations in a ruling that could curb public access, with Judge Darrell Goodhue saying the single violation arose from unusual circumstances and that future breaches were unlikely. The decision followed claims of secret meetings and agendas omitting key topics, amid courthouse disputes and election dynamics surrounding reporter Dan Ehl.
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Medicare supplemental payments hampered by IT glitch
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa reports a computer system change on April 1 disrupted claims for elderly subscribers with Blue Shield supplemental coverage. The issue affected non participating providers and delayed checks, with a resolution expected within 10 days to two weeks and no action needed by beneficiaries.
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Parks land buys approved for two new Iowa lakes
Natural Resources Commissioners in Creston authorized acquiring 99 acres from Mary Kluesner in Dubuque County and 107 acres from Robert and Doris Dittmer in Scott County. The land joins existing parcels to form Whitewater Lake near Farley and a 350 acre lake near Princeton within large wildlife areas. Purchases total 35 000 dollars plus a land trade and 197 950 dollars respectively. Building is not planned for a decade or more.
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