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Bible referendum defeats local effort in school debate
The measure to use the Bible as a supplementary text in schools was soundly defeated amid national media attention. Baker cited disruptions from reporters and a TV relay tower at the gym while Ian Johnson said he will push revised proposals next election. Johnson apologized for the publicity and plans to reframe the issue to remove direct Bible references.
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Iowa Civil Liberties Union