Subscribe to Axios Des Moines
Get smarter, faster with a daily look at the biggest stories in Des Moines
Johnston schools re-examines rules after Trump float attends homecoming parade
The Trump float making its way through the streets of Johnston last Thursday. Photo: Submitted by an Axios reader
Johnston High School homecoming organizers are re-examining their parade rules after a float was entered under four school board candidates promoting former President Trump.
- The school's student council, which organizes the parade, was unaware of the float's theme prior to the parade, according to school officials.
Why it matters: While school board elections in Iowa are non-partisan, they've become highly political since 2020, as candidates are more overt about their ideologies being reflected in schools.
- That's lowered staff morale, including at Johnston schools.
