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Vance Targets Iowa Democrats as Midterms Heat Up | Des Moines News (opens the original)
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Vice President JD Vance hit Iowa’s campaign trail, framing the midterms as a stark choice between “commonsense” and “crazy,” zeroing in on Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand as emblematic of dangerous extremism. With just 50 days until Election Day, Iowa’s pivotal races — Senate, governor, and key House seats — are drawing national attention, even as GOP surrogates like Vance rally voters amid economic headwinds from rising gas prices and agricultural pressures. While Vance touted admin
Vance Energizes Iowa GOP Race | Des Moines News (opens the original)
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Vice President JD Vance hit the Iowa campaign trail in Council Bluffs, rallying voters for key Republican candidates ahead of the midterms — including gubernatorial hopeful Zach Lane and Congresswoman Chris McGowan — as Attorney General Brenna Bird joined the effort to energize the GOP base and underscore the stakes in this pivotal election season. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, h
Cedar Rapids Crash Under Investigation | Des Moines News (opens the original)
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Cedar Rapids Crash Under Investigation | Des Moines News
Local Headlines: Safety, Schools, and Scandal | Des Moines News (opens the original)
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A 17-year-old faces charges after a hit-and-run in Solon, while Cedar Rapids schools consider shifting start times—potentially reshaping family routines. Meanwhile, Iowa wrestler Jordan Williams is back in legal trouble with another OWI charge, raising questions about his recent pattern. And in Iowa City, the school board is weighing closures that could stir community debate—all unfolding amid a whirlwind of local headlines on safety, education, and accountability. Listen in comfort: Get a disco
Cedar Rapids Paving for Progress | Des Moines News (opens the original)
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Cedar Rapids is rolling out its biggest roadwork project yet—“Paving for Progress”—a major infrastructure push to fix crumbling streets, smooth commutes, and boost safety. While construction means detours and delays, city officials say it’s a smart long-term investment funded by multiple sources. Buckle up, drivers: orange cones are coming—and the payoff will be roads that last. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@th
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