Poll finds Iowans doubt gun control curb mass shootings
Des Moines Register and Media com Iowa Poll shows 56 percent of Iowa adults believe stricter gun controls would not reduce mass shootings, while 40 percent think they would. Respondents discuss ease of obtaining weapons, party lines, and recent national mass shootings, with details on methodology and 2017 Iowa legislation.
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President prepares closing arguments on GOP tax plan
An Iona family joins President Trump at the White House as he argues for passage of the Republican tax reform. Rubyn and Anthony Giampolo of Johnston and four other families share personal stories to illustrate benefits for middle class taxpayers, while stressing the plan’s transformative potential.
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Linn-Mar approves all quarter 2018-19 calendar
Linn-Mar school board adopted an all quarter 2018-19 calendar with classes from August 23 to May 31 2019. Thanksgiving break runs November 21–23 2018, winter break December 24–January 1, and spring break March 18–22 2019. Makeup days are planned for early June 2019 if needed. Graduation is May 26 2019.
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Wilburn frames breadth of experience in bid for governor
Democrat Ross Wilburn, former Iowa City mayor and 12 year city council veteran, campaigns in the Quad Cities stressing local government service, Iowa National Guard duty, and roles in education and social services. He outlines health care, education, economy, and criminal justice reform as governor, including Medicaid expansion and citizenship paths for undocumented residents.
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Nate Boulton
Des Moines
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John Norris
Tom Vilsack
Tom Harkin
Coralville Union
Cathy Glasson
Jon Neiderbach
Des Moines School Board
Heckroth fundraiser and Tshirt release in Cedar Rapids
Supporters of Thomas Heckroth for the Democratic nomination hold a 5 30 to 7 p m meet and greet at Raygun Cedar Rapids with Linn County Supervisors Ben Rogers and Brent Oleson state Rep Art Staed and Susan Staed and other local supporters. A $35 donation earns a limited Raygun designed Heck Yes Tshirt. Andy McGuire to campaign stops in Eastern Iowa including Tama at 7 p m at Tama Civic Center.
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Susan Staed
Bo Foege
Susan Salter
Linda Langston
Mcguire
Tama
Andy McGuire
Tama County
Tama Civic Center
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Iowa Lottery Results and Jackpot Update
Tuesday results show Pick 3 Midday 1 3 3 and Evening 4 7 6 while Pick 4 Midday 8 13 2 and Evening 5 0 1 4. Mega Millions numbers are 8 23 24 25 27 with MegaBall 9. Jackpot at 191 million dollars.
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