The Cedar Rapids mayor’s race is headed to a runoff, voters in Linn County have passed a referendum allowing gambling in the community and a political newcomer has defeated an incumbent for the Des Moines City Council. Plus, most workers at Deere & Co. have rejected a contract offer that would have given them 10 percent raises. Tuesday’s union vote means workers will remain on strike in the hopes of securing a better deal.
Clay Masters is Iowa Public Radio’s Morning Edition host and lead political reporter.