Northwest Iowa school closed Tuesday due to illness

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Northwest Iowa school closed Tuesday due to illness

The school district says 24% of its students and staff are out sick.

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Northwest Iowa school canceling classes due to widespread illness

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Another Iowa school closing due to widespread illnesses

LAURENS, IOWA -- There was an early dismissal on Monday for a northwest Iowa elementary school, but it had nothing to do with the forecast. Laurens-Marathon Elementary School in Pocahontas County dismissed early after 24% of its students and staff were out sick. The building will remain closed on Tuesday so high-traffic areas can be cleaned, according to a message from Superintendent Kevin Wood. Iowa semi driver arrested in road rage shooti…