Brucemore organ moved for restoration in Chicago
The Skinner Pipe Organ Opus 754 at Brucemore in Cedar Rapids was dismantled and sent to Chicago for a long awaited tuneup after decades of limited holiday playing. Jeff Weiler’s JL Weiler completed the blower update and a binary console link, with phase two to follow.
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Democrats seek to win back rural Iowa voters in fundraising talks
In Des Moines a Polk County fundraiser highlighted how Democrats aim to regain trust in rural voters after 2016 shifts. Speakers including Tom Vilsack and Jason Kander urged broad outreach to nonurban Iowans and Midwest residents, as New Democracy organizes a nationwide effort to grow Democratic appeal.
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Health care clash signals potential shutdown over Obamacare
Democrats accuse President Trump of sabotaging the health care system by halting payments to insurers. Republicans say he seeks a bipartisan reform. The move threatens ACA exchanges and could raise premiums next year as lawmakers bargain on federal budget funding. Senate talks with McConnell loom amid calls for a bipartisan deal with reform.
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