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- Why a Creston teacher’s Facebook post sparked a national backlash
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- Thursday: Very windy; colder, with a high of 37 and low of 14 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• Court records detail outrage among Kirk supporters over teacher's comments • Iowa Capital Dispatch (iowacapitaldispatch.com) — A Creston High School English teacher is suing the Creston Community School District, claiming her First Amendment rights were violated after officials moved to fire her over a Facebook comment about conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s death. Newly released court records detail dozens of threatening calls and posts directed at both the teacher and district leaders, while a federal judge has temporarily blocked the district from terminating her as the case proceeds. 
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Stuart
- Adair County Sheriff's report, 12/15/25: Stuart woman arrested for assault; Stuart man arrested on 4 charges & an ICE detainer/warrant; & 2 other arrests (kjan.com)
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