Wednesday, June 16th, 2021

Democrat Ras Smith formally launched his campaign for governor at an event in his hometown of Waterloo on Tuesday. IPR’s Kate Payne has the details from his campaign kickoff. The new minority leader in the Iowa House of Representatives spoke with reporters for the first time following her election to lead the Democrats in that chamber. Plus, the Polk County Board of Supervisors has approved a lottery to incentivize residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine. IPR Health reporter Natalie Krebs explains that officials hope to get 75% of that county’s eligible residents vaccinated by the end of the State Fair on August 22.