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Iowans face freezing temperatures in 1st contest of 2024

Republicans are enduring frigid weather to participate in the Iowa caucuses. An Arctic blast brought record-setting snowfall, powerful gusts and wind chill readings 40 degrees below zero. It choked campaigns to a near-halt at one point. When candidates did return, the storm still took center stage. Lisa Desjardins reports from West Des Moines.

Iowans face freezing temperatures in 1st contest of 2024

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