Blum holds double-digit lead in 2016 poll for Iowa House race
U S Rep Rod Blum leads Democratic rivals by 12 points in a 400 person poll across 20 counties including Cedar Rapids Dubuque Waterloo and Cedar Falls with a 5 percent margin of error. Blum leads Pat Murphy 45 33 and Monica Vernon 43 31 while 16 point positive job approval backs the incumbents position.
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King warns nominating a new GOP candidate is dangerous
U S Rep Steve King says nominating a presidential candidate who has not campaigned before would be dangerous for the Republican Party. He discussed the race on Iowa Public Television noting Trump Cruz and Kasich remain, with a contested convention risking factional damage and voter disenfranchisement. King backs Cruz but warns outside candidates could fracture the party if the convention deviates from voter will. He argues delegates from Trump and Cruz will resist outsiders. if no winner emerges, the party could face a serious split. He also addressed ethanol policy and his Cruz endorsement amid RFS debates in Iowa.
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Washington County inmate dies at jail
A Washington County Jail inmate Everette William Christner 34 of North English was found unresponsive and died after jail staff performed CPR Thursday night. An autopsy is planned Monday by the State Medical Examiner. The case is being investigated by the Sheriff’s Office and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation.
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Reynolds to Israel on trade mission
Iowa Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds announced a trip to Israel with the Republican Lieutenant Governors Association. The delegation will depart today and return April 17. The mission aims to deepen ties and pursue business opportunities with Israeli government military and business leaders.
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