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Ray backs Iowa Blind Commission chair amid calls for resignation
Gov. Robert Ray endorses Nolden Gentry and urges unity within Iowa’s blind community after the National Federation of the Blind of Iowa demanded Gentry’s resignation following the selection of Nancy Norman as director. Ray cites dedication and public service while stressing non blind staff can lead a strong program. He notes past factional strife and urges support for the commission.
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Des Moines
Robert Ray
Iowa Commission For the Blind
Ray
Commission
Nolden Gentry
National Federation of the Blind of
Iowa
Gentry
Nancy Norman
Federation
Jim Omvig
Omvig
Norman
Kenneth Jernigan
National Federation of the Blind
John Taylor
Jernigan
Taylor