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🌱 What new rules and funding moves did Norwalk’s school board just approve?
Norwalk, Iowa Patch AM: a 3 min readCoffee in hand, Norwalk? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What new rules and funding moves did Norwalk’s school board just approve?
- How is Norwalk’s new cheer coach changing the team’s spirit?
Also on today's calendar: Tween Special: Frankenstuffies and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 54 degrees.
- Sunday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 68, low: 45.
- Monday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 65 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Norwalk School Board Approves Handbook Changes, Special Education Funding Requests (kniakrls.com) — Norwalk residents should know the School Board just updated elementary handbooks to match Iowa’s new classroom disruption law and clarified procedures for removals and parent notification. The board also sought extra state spending authority for special education and English learner costs, approved a DMACC partnership, and heard updates from Norwalk booster and parent groups. 
• The Spirit Never Stops (norwalkspear.com) — Norwalk High School’s cheerleaders are adjusting to a new head coach, Courtney Klocko, who students say is pushing them as both athletes and people. Team members describe new stunts, pyramids, and stronger personal connections, while a student journalist from Norwalk highlights how the program’s spirit is evolving this season.
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
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Des Moines
- ‘A weight lifted': Leslie Ruby's family reacts to arrest in 29-year-old hit-and-run (who13.com)
Ok Norwalk! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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