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Iowa Republican State Sen. Joni Ernst is inching ahead among likely voters in the U.S. Senate race and now has 49 percent to 45 percent for U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley, the Democrat, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. Five percent remain undecided. This compares to results of an October 23 survey by the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack) University, showing Sen. Ernst at 48 percent and Rep. Braley at 46 percent.
Today’s (Wednesday’s) results show independent voters backing Ernst 50 – 41 percent. Republicans back Ernst 90 – 4 percent. Democrats go to Braley 94 – 4 percent. The reverse gender gap in this race continues as women back the Democratic man 50 – 42 percent, while men back the Republican woman 56 – 39 percent. Braley leads 57 – 36 percent among those who already have voted.
Just six days before Election Day, 91 percent of Iowa likely voters who name a Senate candidate say their mind is made up, while 9 percent say they might change their mind. Peter A. Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac Poll, says “As Election Day nears, State Sen. Joni Ernst is closing in on Iowa’s open U.S. Senate seat. Her lead over U.S. Rep. Brue Braley inches up to 49 – 45 percent, giving her the momentum with less than a week left in the campaign. Nothing is for sure, but one would certainly rather be in her shoes this morning than Braley’s. One piece of good news for the Democrat is that he has a 21-point lead among those who already have voted.”
The 2014 Iowa High School State Football Playoffs begin tonight with 16 games in each class. On KJAN tonight, we are featuring an 8-Man match-up with Exira/EHK visiting Sidney. Both the Spartans and the Cowboys are 7-2. Exira/EHK will be playing it’s first ever road playoff game after two late season losses. Quarterback Drew Peppers is not expected to be available tonight as he continues to recover from a knee injury. Chris Parks will have the call of the game on AM 1220, FM 101.1 and online at www.kjan.com. Also tonight, Jim Field will be at Class A match-up as Griswold plays at Logan-Magnolia. The Panthers beat the Tigers 48-16 just three weeks ago in district play and Griswold hopes to get off to a better start this time. You can hear the game exclusively on the TV page at www.kjan.com. We can’t provide live video but you can hear the game through our TV channel. All game tonight begin at 7:00 pm. Pre-game for our broadcasts begin at 6:00 pm, right after the final edition of “Who’s Gonna Win?” at 5:30 pm. Here is the complete playoff schedule for tonight.
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Iowa 3rd District Republican congressional candidate David Young, is hitting the road with a final pitch on why people should elect him to the U-S House of Representatives. The seat, which was left open in this election cycle by Tom Latham, is also sought by Young’s Democrat opponent, Staci Appel.
On Thursday, he’ll hold a meet and greet in Red Oak over the noon hour, followed by similar events in Farragut from 2-until 3-p.m. at the Freedom Corner (601 Hartford Ave.), and in Glenwood from 4-until 5-p.m. Thursday, at the Glenwood State Bank (32 N. Walnut St.).
All of the events are open to the public.
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Company officials say federal agents are investigating records seized from Iowa Home Care offices in West Des Moines, Clive and Fort Dodge. Agents from the Office of Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services were seen carrying boxes of records from the West Des Moines office on Tuesday afternoon.
Pete Deegan of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the District of Northern Iowa would not comment other than to say the agents were conducting official business. The company says it “looks forward to cooperating fully with state and federal authorities regarding any questions related to our record-keeping practices.”
Iowa Home Care offers home health care services in 36 Iowa counties, most of which are in central, north central and south central Iowa.
The City Council in Atlantic will hold a special session this evening, at City Hall. During the 5:15-p.m. meeting, the Council will hold discussion with regard to their goals for the City and Vision for the next five-years. There will also be an opportunity for a public forum.
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) – Iowa (5-2, 2-1 Big Ten) is still in control of its destiny in the West division. But a collapse could be imminent if the Hawkeyes don’t make major progress over the next few weeks. Iowa’s rush defense was broken down repeatedly in its last two games. The Hawkeyes are also thinner at linebacker now that Reggie Spearman is suspended for the next two games after he was charged with drunk driving last weekend.
The offense remains among the worst in the Big Ten, and the sudden departure of wide receiver Derrick Willies will further test Iowa’s ability to push defenses. Iowa kicks off a stretch of five games in 28 days on Saturday against Northwestern (3-4, 2-2).
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) – Last year’s Hawkeyes could have been the team to revive the program. Instead, they’ll be remembered for crumbling down the stretch. Iowa was ranked 15th in the country before it dropped seven of its last eight games, including a first-round loss to Tennessee in the NCAA tournament. Then Hawkeyes finished 20-13 and 9-9 in the Big Ten.
Iowa has enough talent to make its loyal fan base forget about last season’s stumble, even with the loss of star guard Devyn Marble. The real question is whether the Hawkeyes can overcome adversity instead of being overwhelmed by it.
Iowa opens the season on Nov. 14 against Hampton.
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