AMES, Iowa -- Iowa State University has terminated the employment of a financial aid professional after an investigation into a social media post made online.

Caitlyn Spencer was the employee who the school says posted a Facebook comment that read in part, "I'm happy he's rotting in hell now," referring to conservative activist Charlie Kirk after he was killed on September 10 at a college campus in Utah.

The notice of termination came from Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen on Tuesday, September 23. WHO 13 News obtained a copy of that notice.

"As a result of the investigation, Iowa State University has determined that your conduct and continued employment has caused, and is reasonably likely to continue to cause, significant disruption, harm and adverse impact to the effi

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