Ames Police Investigate Suspicious Death in Downtown Parking Lot 2024-11-03

Authorities in Ames, Iowa are investigating the death of a 53-year-old man found in a downtown parking lot. The police have not yet revealed the cause of death and are withholding the name of the deceased in order to inform the family. They have canvassed the area and conducted follow-up interviews, determining there was no threat to the community. Residents are encouraged to contact the police department with any information.

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Tight Races Across Iowa's Congressional Districts in Latest Poll 2024-11-03

The latest Des Moines Register/Mediacom Poll shows a tight race for Iowa's congressional districts, with a slight majority of likely voters preferring Democratic candidates over Republicans, 45% to 44%. This is a change from September, when Republican candidates were preferred. In the 1st congressional race, Democratic candidate C. Bohannan holds a significant lead over incumbent Rep. M. Miller-Meeks. In the 2nd district, Republican incumbent Rep. A. Hinson holds a narrow lead, while in the 3rd district, Democrat challenger L. Baccam has an advantage. In the 4th district, Republican incumbent Rep. R. Feenstra maintains his lead.

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Surprising Iowa Poll Shows Harris Ahead of Trump in Battleground State 2024-11-03

The final round of polling ahead of the presidential election shows a close race across several battleground states, including a surprising result in the solidly Republican state of Iowa. A new Des Moines Register/Mediacom poll found Vice President Kamala Harris leading former President Donald Trump, 47% to 44%, among likely Iowa voters. This is a significant shift from the previous poll in September, which had Trump leading. Experts suggest the poll could be picking up on important trends, such as greater-than-expected support for Harris among white voters and independent women. However, most still expect Trump to win Iowa, and the poll's findings have been met with skepticism from the former president and his supporters.