Johnson Johnson Cedar Rapids Could Both Lose
Rumors spread last week that Mayor Bob Johnson sought the Chamber of Commerce executive secretary post after Bob Caldwell's death. Media denied any offer and framed it as a possible political plot while citizens ponder whether Johnson can run for congress and serve as mayor simultaneously.
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Jim Meaghan
Congress
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Iowa Supreme Court ruling on districting stirs political debate
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled on April 15 that multi member and single member districts in the same house violated the 14th amendment. Tim McCarthy on behalf of Governor Hughes appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court while Republicans warn of party advantage and rural underrepresentation. Political reaction notes potential gerrymandering, the role of future legislative maps, and differing views on sub districting amid a looming legal battle.
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Oxley
Linn County
Marion
Tom Riley
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