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U.S. Rep. Steve King, R-Kiron, will campaign Monday in Burlington for GOP congressional candidate Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Ottumwa.
Here is the Burlington Hawk Eye:
Second District congressional challenger Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Ottumwa and 5th District Rep. Steve King, both Republicans, will hold a campaign event Monday in Burlington.
The candidate and congressman will be in town at 6 p.m. at The Drake.
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