Iowa Democrats Optimistic About Shifting Political Landscape 2024-09-16

Democrats speaking at a weekend rally in Iowa's largest county say the state will be trending away from Republican dominance toward parity between the two major parties. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker told reporters there is 'a real chance' Kamala Harris could win Iowa, and that 'Iowa is on the move toward Democrats.' The latest Iowa Poll shows Harris closing the gap with Trump, and national Democrats are spending money supporting Democrats running in Iowa's first and third congressional districts.

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Two Men Dead After Shooting in Downtown Des Moines 2024-09-15

Two men are dead after a shooting in downtown Des Moines. The shooting occurred around 2 a.m. on Sunday near Court Avenue and Water Street, where three people were found with gunshot injuries. A 29-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene, while a 34-year-old man died later at the hospital. The shooting remains under investigation, and authorities have not identified the deceased. No charges have been filed, and police say they are not pursuing other suspects.

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Third Homicide Reported in Des Moines on Sunday 2024-09-15

A 24-year-old man died early Sunday after being found with a gunshot injury in a car crash at 2nd Avenue and University Avenue in Des Moines. Police believe the shooting occurred in the parking lot of a nearby gas station, and the injured man attempted to drive away before crashing. Authorities say the people involved in the shooting knew each other and that it was an isolated incident, unrelated to the earlier double homicide. This is the city's 10th homicide of the year.