Religious freedom debates draw crowds in Des Moines weekend events
Des Moines hosts two contrasting discussions this weekend on religious freedom. The Freedom Conference 2015 at Hy-Vee Hall features presidential candidates and evangelical leaders arguing for business owners to refuse service on religious grounds. One Iowa at the State Historical Museum hosts a counterpoint on equal access and nondiscrimination.
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Iowa Youth Caucus aims to engage students in early presidential process
Iowa will host a Youth Caucus later this month to educate middle and high school students about the caucus system and Iowa's first-in-the-nation role. The effort, led by Secretary of State Paul Pate with Democrats and Republicans, includes a mock caucus and county site planning across at least 23 counties.
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Youth Caucus event sites by county listed for Nov 19
Youth Caucus locations announced by county include Waukon High School in Allamakee Independence High School in Buchanan Coralville Public Mary Jones at Kirkwood Community College in Johnson Keokuk at Sigourney High Linn at Cedar Rapids Washington High School and Decorah High in Winneshiek with most registrations in the late afternoon.
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Washington High School
Winneshiek
Decorah High School
Iowa trooper justified in Washington County shooting
Iowa Attorney General Scott Brown ruled Trooper Jewel O Re ar acted lawfully when she fired at a fleeing vehicle during a chase that began on Interstate 380. The shot to the rear tire occurred at a gas station in Kalona Lone Tree, disabling the vehicle and leading to the arrests of Tiffany Reed and two passengers from St. Louis.
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Iowa Lottery Draw Results Summary
Iowa Pick 3 Midday 9 5 8 and Pick 3 Evening 5 7 4 drawn. Pick 4 Midday 1 3 7 0 completed.
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