Nevada Iowa schools spark debate over pledges over loudspeaker
Nevada teachers and administrators criticize broadcasting the Pledge of Allegiance each morning as potentially singling out students who opt out. Superintendent Hulleman defends the practice, while staff fear a coercive atmosphere and discomfort for students with differing beliefs.
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Monroe County man surrenders after hours long standoff
A 59-year-old Albia man, Joseph Stodola, held authorities at bay for four hours Saturday before agreeing to be taken to a hospital. Police say he fired shots from a 357 magnum but no hostages were found. no charges have been filed. In other briefs, Korey Klaassen received two ten year sentences for voluntary manslaughter and neglect, UNI announced three award winners in A Question of Faith, and Anthony Schmidt waived a preliminary hearing on robbery and rape charges.
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Scheduling for special session to cut state spending
DES MOINES AP reports negotiators arranged a special legislative session possibly starting Oct 29 to trim up to 200 million dollars in state spending. Lawmakers lack chambers due to renovation, with House Majority Leader Chris Rants noting unlikely acrimony as priorities center on schools, public safety, national guard funding, and some education money restoration.
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