Iowa lawmakers push voter citizenship checks and 2 percent party rule
The bill authorizes the Secretary of State to use state and federal records to verify U S citizenship on the voter list and creates an unconfirmed status. It adds citizenship questions to challenged voters under oath and requires new declaration language. It raises major party status thresholds to 2 percent across three cycles, bans ranked choice voting, and overhauls recount procedures with automatic tabulation and expanded recount boards. Democratic Rep Adam Zahner criticized banning ranked choice while noting needed solutions. supporters cite cleaner elections and trusted processes.
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Adam Zahner
Iowa City
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Inmate Attacks Deputies During Dentist Escort
Grimes man Christopher Kern, 49, held in Linn County Jail after an 11 hour February standoff over a stolen dog, attacked deputies transporting him and another inmate to a dentist appointment in northeast Cedar Rapids. He faces new charges of assault with injury and attempted escape, with deputies aided by bystanders and local police.
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Polk County
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Bond plan for C.R. district faces hurdle of 60 percent vote
The Bond School district in Cedar Rapids Iowa seeks a 210.6 million proposal for renovations and a new middle school but lacks the 60 percent supermajority required by Iowa law. A local Economic Alliance poll shows inflation worries shaping views while urging reductions. district and alliance aim to refine language ahead of November elections.
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