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Waterloo Democratic Rep. Ras Smith announced he will suspend his campaign for Iowa governor.

"Unfortunately, this process has also exposed a drastic disconnect between the current political system and the people," Smith said in a press release.

The coronavirus swept through the nation’s meat processing facilities in 2020. Nearly two years into the pandemic, many are still searching for answers — and calling for change.

Waterloo Democratic Rep. Ras Smith announced he will suspend his campaign for Iowa governor.

Ras Smith, a state representative from Waterloo, was the first major Democrat to enter the gubernatorial race in June.

Democrat Ras Smith announced Tuesday he is suspending his campaign for Iowa governor.

Ras Smith, a state representative from Waterloo, was the first major Democrat to enter the gubernatorial race in June.

Some succeeded. Some fell short. What are the stories for those who were named "People to Watch" by the Des Moines Register?

The coronavirus swept through the nation’s meat processing facilities in 2020. Nearly two years into the pandemic, many are still searching for answers — and calling for change.

What will happen in 2022 Iowa politics? Here are five storylines the Des Moines Register politics team is watching.