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Republican Iowa U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks will hold an in-person town hall Monday in Keosauqua after facing months of criticism and pressure to hold an in-person forum after she pledged to do so earlier this year.

Her office announced Sunday morning that the town hall will take place at 2 p.m. at Roberts Memorial Center in Keosauqua . The event will be moderated by Kadie Johansson, general manager of KILJ AM/FM Radio, and is open to residents of Iowa’s 1st Congressional District.

Miller-Meeks’ office, in response to a question about the short notice, said it’s common to announce such events just a day in advance for planning and security reasons, adding that Sundays tend to draw hi

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