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Dennler case dominates Iowa legislature probes
The Dennler firing a milk sanitarian triggers a special investigating committee. Testimony claims Dennler spent state funds with questionable vouchers and nights at home, while witnesses allege public health merit. The hearings feature Liddy exit, Felland protest, and disputes over hours. A parallel bus funding bill moves through the House, expanding parochial rider costs.
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Districts Without High Schools Face 1966 Attachment Rule
The proposal requires any district lacking a high school on April 1 1966 to join a high school district by July 1 1966. With 639 districts without high schools, the deadline is April 1 1966. The bill ends an 18 year struggle over school reorganization.
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Iowa milk chief sparks party clash over replacing Dennler
Kenneth Owen, Iowa secretary of agriculture, resigns Dennler and hires Democrat Nicholas Coad amid allegations of politicking. The letter argues the firing reflects spoils politics, urges civil service for skilled roles, and cautions about delayed competence under new appointees.
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Legislature Establishes Statewide Daylight Time in Iowa
The Iowa legislature enacted a daylight saving law to provide fast time from Memorial Day to Labor Day. No penalty for non compliance was set, keeping time consistent across the state. Eastern Iowa may align with DST earlier with Illinois, while Nebraska’s law blocks DST in the west.
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Government spending fever sparks agency race for new projects
A collection of editorials from Marshalltown Times-Republican and other Iowa papers critiques federal and state spendthrift policies. They discuss rising public aid under the Johnson administration, вуз lines about constitutional amendments, guest statute repeal risks, court rulings on apportionment, and concerns over legislative influence, carelessly expanding government, and the rural impact.
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