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Establishment Democrats back Republican congressman

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“Pretend I’m on the ballot,“ says Donald Trump.

Ok, I can do that. More than anything, this election is about the damage Trump has done to our country, and the additional damage he threatens to do if Americans continue to give him a compliant US Congress.

That’s crystal clear to me. It’s clear to most voters I talk with.

Sadly, it’s not clear to two of Des Moines city council members — Mike Simonson and Joe Gatto. Both are registered Democrats. Both support Republican Zach Nunn. Both even went so far as to endorse Nunn in a recent ad. Continue Reading →

Chicken Parade – Don’t Take Away Our Birds

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On Monday, July 29 at 8:00 a.m., Des Moines residents opposed to changing the City’s chicken ordinance will parade with their birds around City Hall, 400 Robert Ray Drive, to show community support for maintaining Des Moines’ strong, long-standing ordinance allowing residents to raise chickens and other poultry. The event is called Chicken Parade – Don’t Take Away Our Birds.

At least one Des Moines City Council member wants significant changes to the City’s ordinance, with a proposal under consideration that would outlaw roosters and reduce the number of hens allowed from 30 to 12.
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