Schools Across Midwest Close Early Due to Extreme Heat
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The Johnston Community School District in Iowa closed early on the first day of school due to excessive heat and inadequate cooling in some buildings. Secondary schools dismissed at 11:50 a.m. and elementary schools at 1 p.m., with buses taking students home and child care remaining open until 5 p.m. Other schools in Iowa have also curbed outdoor activities and adjusted schedules due to the heat wave.
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