Covering the canine beat in Des Moines, Iowa. We report on local dogs. Lots of news, information, and wagging tails. *New 2020: Some opinions on other topics
Earth Day should an important day of reflection for all of us. The planet needs us to do the right thing & take care of it. Nature is magical yet we are diminishing it's amazing diversity as we endanger species & natural wonders everyday through our greed & selfishness.
Polls are now open in Iowa and will stay open until 8 pm Central.
Find your polling place: https://t.co/R1unXDh7Oa
Bring some form of ID, and if you have moved since last time you voted, some proof of address. Allowable forms listed here:
https://t.co/3v0bBHUjgh
#Iowa updated voter turnout as of 4:20p🧵
Polk: 124k as of 4:00. Auditor calls turnout "heavy".
Black Hawk: 14% of total registered voters came to the polls as of 11:00 a.m.
Linn: 11k (5% total registered voters) in person as of 8:30 a.m. 36k in-person early absentee. 15k mail
@LauraRBelin 🤞I vote in what I assume is one of the busier locations in Des Moines & there was even a line during the midterms. When I voted in 2020 I had to wait about 45 minutes. Granted I'm doubtful anyone here will have the 4hr+ wait time that you sometimes see in other states.