Reorganization of Iowa schools faces call for 1000 pupil threshold
John E. van der Linden argues against a fixed 1000 pupil minimum for districts. He notes the Budget Review Committee, including Supt. Robert Benton and Comptroller Marvin Selden, favors larger districts to broaden curricula and save money, but urges local input and a Legislative decision rather than an arbitrary standard. The piece reflects on past proposals and favors county or locally driven models.
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Des Moines Register
State Board of Public Instruction
Iowa
Ray
Osceola County
Iowa Sees Need For School Reorganization Commission
Des Moines Sunday Register reports lawmakers face pressure to create a commission to consolidate Iowa’s 449 districts into about 100 units. Budget officials push a 1000 pupil enrollment deadline, with mergers for smaller districts, plus a plan to fund standards locally.
Rock Valley Weekly Journal Editors and Staff List
The Rock Valley weekly newspaper, established in 1887, announces its current staff including Publisher M.P. Hubbard, News Editor Marge Harmelink, and staffers Geri Koldenhoven Karen Kooima Cheri Gacke Carolyn Hubbard Faylor Hubbard. It notes a long standing 89 year tradition of community service and affiliation with state and national press associations.
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Hubbard News
Marge Harmelink
Geri Koldenhoven
Karen Kooima
Cheri Gacke
Carolyn Hubbard
Faylor Hubbard
Rock Valley Bite January 5 1976 Section A Page Two
A brief Rock Valley section highlights local events and notices from January 5 1976. Readers find community updates and brief items on upcoming meetings and local happenings.
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Sibley Gazette
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National Newspaper Association
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