Former Senator Tom Harkin said Iowa caucuses should be the first event of the 2028 presidential race because every candidate should have a fair shot + party leaders picked South Carolina to lead while caucus details will be set after the November election.
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First responders will train at Oakview Middle School in Grimes starting Tuesday and continuing through Friday as the Polk County Sheriff's Office + Johnston Grimes Fire Department use police cars and fire trucks for a joint exercise.
Rep. Zach Nunn hosted his Summer Sizzle event on July 25 at the Izaak Walton League Event Lodge in Des Moines where local candidates and community members mingled, played corn hole + joined a raffle, while his daughters led a dunk tank activity.
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