Iowa governor resists changing church school laws
Gov. Robert Ray said he is not ready to advocate altering Iowa attendance laws to allow Christian fundamentalist churches to run schools without state scrutiny. He stressed the state must ensure adequate education and noted reviews should happen when warranted. A legal challenge and protests surrounded a Fairfield Suburban Heights Baptist School seeking exemptions and possible closure.
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Committee raises $40,000 for Hughes bid
A statewide committee collected 40000 for a possible Harold Hughes political run. Organizer Lorne Worthington said contributions and pledges came from a Des Moines fundraiser at William Knapp’s farm as officials aim for 100000 by year end. Hughes, now back in Iowa, has not decided.
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