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On Tuesday, voters in Virginia, New York City, New Jersey, Texas, California, and Mississippi overwhelmingly supported Democratic candidates and ballot initiatives.In New York, despite facing racist opposition from both Republicans and much of the Democratic establishment, Zohran Mamdani sailed to victory. The new mayor-elect won over 50 percent of the vote in a three-way race. And in Virginia, Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger won with an even greater margin over her opponent, Winsome Earle-Sears, whose campaign weaponized transphobia in a vain attempt to defeat Spanberger.In California, as of Wednesday, nearly two-thirds of the vote favored redrawing the congressional map to counter Republican gerrymandering in Texas.The Intercept Briefing spoke with Amanda Litman, co-founder and president of the PAC Run for Something, and Maurice Mitchell, national director of the Working Families Party, to discuss what lessons Democrats and progressives should take heading into the midterm elections. Mitchell pointed to Mamdani's and other Democrats' success last night at driving home a positive economic message for working-class voters as an important roadmap for next year.“There's elements of [Mamdani's] victory that are very particular to New York, that are very particular to him, but the politics and the conditions that are a part of the victory are happening all across the country,” said Mitchell. “It's clear that this was a wave election. And inside of that wave are a number of independent, progressive-minded folks who didn't wait their turn, who are willing to fight for working people.” Similarly, Litman argued that Democrats need to embrace a big tent that includes progressive voices. "You need candidates who know what they believe, who know how to communicate, who love the place they're running, and who can articulate why voters should want them to win,” she said.Litman continued, “Does every candidate need to have the exact same ideological profile? No. But also, the person who's running and winning a seat on the Iowa City Council is probably not a good fit for the New York City Council, and vice versa. And that's OK. To be a party that can win everywhere, which is what we need to be in order to stop authoritarianism and stop what the Republican Party has done, we need to have a big tent.” Listen to the full conversation of The Intercept Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.You can support our work at theintercept.com/join. Your donation, no matter the amount, makes a real difference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
***Election Day is November 4th. Be sure to cast your vote for the candidate who best represents you as a constituent!***In this episode of the Grow Clinton Podcast, Andy and Jenny hear from City of Clinton Council Candidate Angela LaCroix.All candidates on the November 4th election ballots have been invited to participate as guests on the Grow Clinton Podcast before election day.Questions are generated by Grow Clinton staff, focusing on the city's current business climate, economic development opportunities, and tourism.Candidates have not received questions in advance of the broadcast.Grow Clinton is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization dedicated to community, economic development, and tourism, based in Clinton, Iowa.The mission of Grow Clinton is to promote business growth, build community, and advocate for the sustainable economic success of the Greater Clinton Region.All questions regarding our strategic plan or information shared via this podcast may be directed to asokolovich@growclinton.com.Promote your business or event: Contact Grow Clinton at (563) 242-5702 or visit www.GrowClinton.com.We value your feedback: Please share your thoughts in our listener survey by visiting https://www.growclinton.com/survey.Grow Clinton proudly champions economic growth, fosters community, and supports the sustainable success of businesses in the Greater Clinton Region.Thank you for listening and for your ongoing support! ~AndyHave an idea for a podcast guest? Send us a message!
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This is Stephen Colbert from the Gazette Digital News Desk, and I'm here with your update for Tuesday, January 3rd, 2024.According to the National Weather Service, today will have a slight chance of freezing drizzle between 7am and 8am. Otherwise it'll be mostly cloudy, with a high near 35 Tonight will be partly cloudy, with a low around 20.Johnson County, Iowa City governments choose leadersThe seven-member Iowa City Council on Tuesday elected Bruce Teague to continue to serve as mayor for a third time.Unlike many cities, Iowa City voters do not directly vote for the mayor, so it is the council's decision. His colleagues first elected Teague to the role in 2020.Council member Megan Alter, who served as mayor pro tem from 2022-23, nominated council member Mazahir Salih for mayor pro tem — essentially an assistant mayor who fills in when the mayor isn't available.No other nominations were put forward for either position, so the council unanimously supported Teague as mayor and Salih as mayor pro tem.Days before caucuses, GOP candidates hold clashing eventsFormer President Donald Trump will skip a televised debate five days before Iowa's caucuses featuring GOP rivals Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley and will instead hold a competing event at the same time.And presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, who failed to qualify for the CNN debate stage, also will hold his own event at the same time.The end result: Three clashing Republican campaign events in Des Moines.They all are scheduled to start at 8 p.m. Jan. 10. Iowa's Republican caucuses will be held Jan. 15.Passenger in Cedar Rapids car chase before shootout was a juvenileThe passenger who left a car during a police chase that ended in a shootout Monday is a juvenile, according to the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation.Authorities say police responded to reports of the shooting and quickly began pursuing the suspect vehicle, described by the DCI as being occupied by two males. The driver began shooting with a rifle at police near First Avenue and 12th Street SE and again near Mount Vernon Road and 34th Street SE, investigators said.“At some point in the pursuit, the passenger in the suspect vehicle exited the vehicle and was taken into custody by officers,” according to a news release from the DCI. According to Joe Lestina, DCI special agent in charge of the investigation. The identity of the passenger — and any information about any charges he may be facing — will not be released to the public because he is a juvenile
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This is Stephen Colbert from the Gazette Digital News Desk, and I'm here with your update for Tuesday, October 10, 2023.According to the National Weather Service, Tuesday morning will see areas of frost before 10am. Otherwise, it'll be sunny, with a high near 63. Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low around 39Gov. Kim Reynolds orders flags at half-staff to honor deaths in IsraelGov. Kim Reynolds, who has worked to strengthen ties between Iowa and Israel in recent years, Monday ordered flags at half-staff in Iowa to honor lives lost in the attack on Israel by Hamas this weekend.In a statement, Reynolds said: “Iowans mourn for the families of those killed by Hamas in Israel. Hamas' brutality knows no bounds, with reports of Holocaust survivors, women, and children taken by Hamas militants from their homes as hostages or brutally murdered. Today and every day, Iowa stands in solidarity with Israel and their right to defend themselves.”The conflict in Israel and Gaza unfolded after the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack Saturday. Israel has responded with rocket strikes in the blockaded Gaza Strip. More than 1,300 people had been killed as of Monday, including at least nine Americans.Mercy Hospital: Foundation support necessary to keep operatingMercy Iowa City's philanthropic foundation has — after contentious backroom negotiations — agreed to help fund the hospital's operations as it navigates Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.In asking a U.S. bankruptcy judge to approve a settlement between the hospital, its foundation, and ancillary interested parties — like bondholders and an unsecured creditors committee — Mercy attorneys in court documents Monday said without foundation support, the hospital won't be able to sustain operations.Iowa City primary will decide November ballot TodayVoters in Iowa City Council District A vote Today in a primary that will decide which candidates' names appear on the November ballot.The district, which covers the southwest portion of the city, has three candidates vying to represent it on the Iowa City Council: Laura Bergus, Tim Borchardt and Pauline Taylor. Voters will be able to select one candidate. The top two vote-getters will advance to the Nov. 7 election.Primary elections for Iowa City Council are relatively rare. According to Johnson County, the last time Iowa City had a primary for a regular city council election cycle was 2011. A primary was needed for a special election in fall 2018.If a primary election is necessary for a district seat, only the voters who live in that district can vote in the primary. However, for the November election, all Iowa City voters – regardless of their district – can vote to decide a district winner.Polling places in District A are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. today. Voters can find their polling places at gis.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/pollingplaces.Don't forget to register for our free 2023 Iowa Ideas conference!Iowa Ideas is an annual virtual conference designed to gather Iowans from all perspectives to explore, discuss and offer solutions on issues impacting the state. Every attendee has the ability to customize their own schedule, with over fifty sessions across nine tracks. The free virtual conference will take place October 12-13. Register for free at IowaIdeas.com.Have a good weekend, everyone.
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While this may seem "hyper-local" it very well may give you and your community some ideas on how to create a winning event for the whole family. Here you'll meet Lauren Campbell and Susan Skeries who both sit on the Windsor Heights, Iowa City Council. They head up the Special Events Committee for the community of just over 5,200 people located in the middle of the Greater Des Moines Metro with over 700,000 folks. Our focus is on the Windsor Heights Fall Fest that takes place on October 6th and 7th. Here you'll learn more about the community and what happens when people band together to get some things...done. Enjoy! Thanks for listening! The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
It's the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines and we kick things off talking about tourism and Hawaii. Thanks for being with us and make sure you click ahead for a conversation about a hyper-local event that just may give you and your community an idea of how to structure a fun weekend for the citizens of your town. My guests are Lauren Campbell and Susan Skeries who sit on the Windsor Heights, Iowa City Council and head up a volunteer group known as The Special Events Committee. You'll not only learn a bit about our community of 5,200 people but also our impact on the greater Des Moines Metro of 700,000. If you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today: Don't stay away, come to Hawaii and why; The sexy Victoria's Secret event has changed and why; Gig workers are increasing in number but, there is a but; A big change in Minnesota when it comes to drivers licenses; Want a good job? Stop applying yourself and do this instead; What mortgage rate will move buyers and sellers? We'll share; The Wall Street Report; What low jobless numbers mean moving forward. For the interview you'll meet Lauren and Susan and their efforts to bring to life the second annual Windsor Heights Fall Fest. What's the benefit to the community and the larger Des Moines Metro? We'll visit about that and more. To hear that conversation, click this link. Thanks for listening! The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.