Iowa noncitizen voting probe spurs ballot challenges plan
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announced that county auditors must challenge ballots for 2022 names on a list of 2022 individuals deemed noncitizens based on DOT records. The plan allows provisional ballots pending citizenship proof by Monday, with full ballots possible if citizenship is shown. The move drew DOJ-interest comments from Attorney General Brenna Bird amid questions over data sharing and enforcement.
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Des Moines Beggars Night moves Halloween trick or treat
For the first time since 1938 Des Moines delays Beggars Night due to heavy rain and thunderstorms moving trick or treating to Halloween. City officials say safety guides the change while preserving the joke offering tradition and limited hours from 6 to 8 p.m. Local suburbs and vendors note the shift aligns with national practice and focus on kids.
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