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Indianola board tables debate over ‘Indians’ nickname after hours of public comment
Summary
After nearly three hours of public comment, the Indianola Community School District board voted 6–1 to table further discussion of the district’s 'Indians' nickname until state guidance; an earlier motion to change the nickname died for lack of a second.
The Indianola Community School District board voted 6–1 on Sept. 9 to table further discussion about the district’s longtime "Indians" nickname until the governor or state education authorities provide guidance.
The action followed nearly three hours of public comment in which dozens of residents, parents and students spoke both for and against changing the nickname. A motion to change the nickname was made during the meeting but died for lack of a second; later, board member Ryan Worley moved to table or suspend further conversation until direction from the governor or state board, and board member Rob seconded. The motion passed on a recorded vote, 6–1.
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