Campaigns & Elections

The window to register for the mail-in absentee process began Wednesday, party officials announced. Presidential preference cards will be mailed starting Jan. 12. Democrats have until 5 p.m. on Feb. 19 to request a card.

Also, super PAC supporting Trump launches attack ads against DeSantis in Iowa.

Former Vice President Mike Pence on Saturday dropped his bid for the Republican presidential nomination, ending his campaign for the White House after struggling to raise money and gain traction in the polls.

Vivek Ramaswamy, an Ohio biotech entrepreneur running for the Republican presidential nomination, said he expects a diverse coalition of college students and first-time Republicans to power his results on caucus night in January.

Also, Ron DeSantis calls on RNC to hold debate in Iowa

Increasing test scores, improving the district’s financial stability and building trust among top priorities of Linn-Mar school board candidates.

Iowa voters in 50 counties will have the opportunity to vote on their school or local government issuing bonds to fund projects in the Nov. 7 local elections.

Also, Tim Scott shifting staff, TV ad money to go ‘all in’ on Iowa

Of $3.25M in the third quarter, over $650K went for hats to give away.

Affordable housing and homelessness, economic development and continued progress on infrastructure including street improvements and flood control are among the top priorities for candidates seeking seats on Cedar Rapids City Council.

Pro-Haley super PAC slams DeSantis over Gaza refugee remarks

Members of the community are invited to participate in a free public forum Tuesday, Oct. 24 at the downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library on the proposed $220 million school bond.