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Iowa School Board to Vote Whether to Fire Teacher Who Posted After Charlie Kirk's Death

Matthew Kargol's social media post violated district policies, prompting over 1,000 community complaints and an administrative leave while the school board considers termination.

  • On September 11, Oskaloosa High School art teacher Matthew Kargol was placed on administrative leave after a social media post related to Charlie Kirk's death, school officials confirmed.
  • District officials say they learned of a Facebook post reading '1 Nazi down' around 5:15 p.m. on September 10 and acted promptly overnight concerning Matthew Kargol.
  • District officials said they received over 1,000 calls and messages, prompting an elevated presence at the school amid disruption and threats Thursday.
  • The Oskaloosa School Board will meet on September 17 to consider Superintendent Mike Fisher's recommendation to terminate the teacher's contract, and under Iowa law the teacher may request a hearing delay of up to 40 days, with firing possible as soon as next week.
  • Republican leaders including Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and House Speaker Pat Grassley condemned the post, while the Iowa Department of Education investigates similar comments and warns such conduct may be sanctionable.
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Des Moines Register broke the news in Des Moines, United States on Thursday, September 11, 2025.
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