Iowa’s nonpartisan Legislative Services Agency released its second proposal on Thursday for new political boundaries. A factory that makes blades for wind turbines in Newton will stop production at the end of the year and economists say it’s a setback for the community but not a sign that the wind industry is on the decline. Plus, An Iowa organization that works to end domestic violence is hosting a Día de los Muertos event this weekend to honor the lives of victims who died as a result of abuse.
Clay Masters is Iowa Public Radio’s Morning Edition host and lead political reporter.