Democrats face LaRouche challenge in Iowa primaries
Iowa Democrats confront a trio of LaRouche-aligned candidates Aaron Cortez from Cedar Rapids Anne Meskimen of Swisher and Harry Clark of Kelley as the June 3 primary nears Protests at Linn and Polk county conventions signaled factional tensions while party regulars doubt the LaRouche runoffs will affect Iowa totals Also noted are general election dynamics with up to 23 Republican House nominees unopposed and 20 potential free rides for Democrats IE PAC seeks broader influence for Iowa Electric Light and Power Co with plans to engage in local and state issues and to lobby beyond utility matters Linn County Republican Women will meet at noon with Melvina Svee discussing Americanism Reservations required
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U.S
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Cedar Rapids
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Swisher
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Kelley
Cortez
Linn County
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Polk
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House
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Langer
Iowa Electric
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Linn County auditor warns on pending voter signup bills
Linn County Auditor Linda Langenberg criticizes two registration proposals, one allows on election day address changes and the other grants election day registration. She calls it a disaster for large counties, fears multiple voting, and notes verification and staffing concerns.
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Acette County
Linn County
Linda Langenberg
Langenberg
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D-Oelwein
Linn
Exon pushes bid to raise interstate speed limit
Nebraska Senator J J Exon plans a Senate bill to lift the federal 55 mph rule on interstates, arguing higher speed limits save time and reflect modern driving. Nebraska and Iowa officials debate safety gains, while national data shows interstate fatalities and politicians weigh political optics in an election year.
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Washington
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Iowa
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Highway Safety Office
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Nebraska Roads Department
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