Bells herald annual Red Kettle campaign in Cedar Rapids
The Salvation Army aims to raise 805000 through this year's Red Kettle drive plus mail gifts and other donations. Volunteers like Jeannie Schneider ring bells at Johnson Avenue Hy Vee to fund free meals, housing aid, toys, and counseling year round, with local leaders noting the holiday drive funds a large share of annual programs.
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Ernst celebrates GOP gains as Iowa stays in Republican hands
Senator Joni Ernst helped fellow Republicans in Iowa during the 2016 campaign, contributing time and money. She notes all Republican control in the Iowa Legislature and U.S. Senate, and discusses goals for 2017 including Obamacare repeal, tax reform, and military support. Ernst supported Trump while emphasizing shared platform and later aimed to back dozens of Iowa candidates.
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