Robin Opsahl Iowa Capital Dispatch

The death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk — and the national response — was a major talking point Saturday at the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition fall banquet for GOP speakers, who said his shooting was a call to action for Republicans.

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio and Iowa Republicans shared their memories of the Turning Point USA cofounder at the annual fundraiser held in Des Moines. The event began with a moment of silence and prayer for Kirk and a memorial video.

The fatal shooting of Kirk on Sept. 10 at Utah Valley University has fueled a national discussion among politicians and others about the need to prevent future instances of political violence and lower polarization. There has also

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