Isabella Murray
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Unraveling Allamakee County’s COVID-19 Outbreak Mystery
When the coronavirus pandemic first struck Iowa, the initial local outbreaks had clear causes. The early spread in Johnson County originated from Iowans returning from a cruise in Egypt. Surrounding counties in Eastern Iowa soon had positive case numbers in the double-digits. Population centers like Polk County quickly followed. But as attention was focused on…
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Postville Has Vast Majority Of Allamakee’s COVID Cases, Councilman Finds
Postville, Iowa is confirmed to contain the vast majority of Allamakee County’s high number of coronavirus cases, according to new Veteran’s Memorial Hospital data uncovered by a local elected official. Around 90% of the rural hot-spot county’s cases are contained in the Northeast Iowa town, home to Agri Star, one of the nation’s largest kosher…
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How Iowa Impacted The Climate Change Discussion
Acknowledged by all Democratic candidates as an existential threat to the nation, the gravity of climate change has hung over the long primary as candidates attempt to find solutions and engage in the issue with advocates, youth, scientists and members of industry, like farmers. “The issue of the climate emergency, it’s moved in a way…
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What Comes Next For Iowa’s Housing Debate Post-Caucus
The 2020 Democratic race has for the first time in an election cycle identified the issue of affordable housing as a widening national concern, but advocates are calling for greater emphasis on the issue as it remains “the No. 1 problem” in rural communities. Out of the gate, the fight for the Democratic nomination up…
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What Comes Next For Iowa’s Housing Debate Post-Caucus
The 2020 Democratic race has for the first time in an election cycle identified the issue of affordable housing as a widening national concern, but advocates are calling for greater emphasis on the issue as it remains “the No. 1 problem” in rural communities. Out of the gate, the fight for the Democratic nomination up…
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What Comes Next For Iowa’s Housing Debate Post-Caucus
The 2020 Democratic race has for the first time in an election cycle identified the issue of affordable housing as a widening national concern, but advocates are calling for greater emphasis on the issue as it remains “the No. 1 problem” in rural communities. Out of the gate, the fight for the Democratic nomination up…
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During Crisis, Former Campaigns, Iowa Electeds Rushed To IDP’s Side
Chaos created by a lack of timely reported caucus results demonstrated something that was voiced on the trail in Iowa for months: unity among the Democrats. Friendship in the 2020 Democratic race proved to extend beyond camaraderie on the trail, as different former campaigns and politicos came together in a time of party vulnerability. After…
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During Crisis, Former Campaigns, Iowa Electeds Rushed To IDP’s Side
Chaos created by a lack of timely reported caucus results demonstrated something that was voiced on the trail in Iowa for months: unity among the Democrats. Friendship in the 2020 Democratic race proved to extend beyond camaraderie on the trail, as different former campaigns and politicos came together in a time of party vulnerability. After…
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How Realignment Played Out In One Ankeny Precinct
Realignment trends in a suburban Iowa precinct Monday night proved Pete Buttigieg to be the strongest second choice of caucus-goers, with Sen. Elizabeth Warren not far behind. Iowans caucused in Ankeny 10, a largely white, affluent community on the outskirts of Des Moines, in a local elementary school surrounded by new housing developments. With eight…
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How Realignment Played Out In One Ankeny Precinct
Realignment trends in a suburban Iowa precinct Monday night proved Pete Buttigieg to be the strongest second choice of caucus-goers, with Sen. Elizabeth Warren not far behind. Iowans caucused in Ankeny 10, a largely white, affluent community on the outskirts of Des Moines, in a local elementary school surrounded by new housing developments. With eight…
