Iowa House Clerk Wray resigns to join Alliance
Des Moines Iowa 32 year old L David Wray chief clerk of the Iowa House of Representatives will resign effective April 10 He will become assistant director of governmental affairs with the Alliance of American Insurers in Chicago Bruce Graham assistant chief clerk will handle duties until a successor is named Wray cited a favorable offer and a pending shift in leadership following Speaker change
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Distilling Spirits earns national honors for Iowa theater
University of Iowa plays Distilling Spirits by Dean-Michael Dolan and Silent Octaves by Brenda Faye Collie win national recognition from ACTF. Distilling Spirits advances to ACTF national festival at the Kennedy Center in Washington. Collie wins the Lorraine Hansberry Competition with Silent Octaves for the Jazz musician drama.
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Byerly Criticizes Ray Over Gift Law Deliberations
Des Moines Gov. Robert Ray weighs a gift and bribery bill after a conference committee crafted a compromise. Rep. Richard Byerly says the governor risks political posturing and urges submission of an acceptable alternative. Ray views the bill as an improvement but awaits closer study before a decision within three days.
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Iowa farmers favor Carter and Reagan in Wallaces poll
Wallace’s Farmer survey shows Carter at 49 percent and Kennedy at 15 percent with Brown at 9 in January among 435 Iowa farmers. Reagan drops from 43 percent in July to 24 percent in January, leading a GOP field that includes Baker, Bush, Connally, Dole, Crane, Ford, and Anderson.
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Decorah school board moves to compel home-schooled Erik Sessions to take tests
The Decorah school board voted 4 to 1 to seek a mandatory injunction requiring Erik Sessions, 9, to take the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills in a school setting. Parents Robert and Linda Sessions educate him at home and resist providing curriculum details. The district claims lack of information on equivalent instruction and policies for test use.
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Cable TV votes planned in Mount Vernon and Lisbon
Residents will vote on a Country Communications Inc. cable franchise Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in city halls. If approved, subscribers face a $25 hookup and $7.50 to $8 monthly fee, with each city likely earning about 3 percent of annual income once agreements are reached.
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What Causes Low Mood in Children Parade Summary
A PARADE Sunday feature examines factors behind low mood in children. It discusses possible causes such as stress, family dynamics, school pressure, screen time, sleep issues, and social challenges, plus signs to watch and when to seek help.
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