MMJ at @iowasnewsnow | Fmr. @wpri12, @RhodyBeat | @RICNews grad | Likes & RTs not always endorsements | ✉️ rpbaccari@sbgtv.com
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Mar 20
My next chapter: Starting on April 20 I’ll be a MMJ for KGAN (@iowasnewsnow) in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
My last day with WPRI-TV is Sunday, April 5.
These last two years have been a blast, and I’m excited to tell the stories of Eastern Iowa.
“The dream continues.”
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WATCH: We had so much content from the exit interview with @Cedar_Rapids_FD Chief Greg Smith that a second version of the story will air tonight on @iowasnewsnow.
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President Donald Trump turns 80 on Sunday.
Donald Trump will become the oldest person to serve as US president on August 15, 2028.
On that date, he will have surpassed President Joe Biden’s milestone of 82 years and 2 months.
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WATCH: Cedar Rapids Fire Chief Greg Smith is retiring later this month after nearly 32 years with the department, the last seven of those as chief.
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Jun 12
Jackson Smith, James' campaign manager, said in a statement "Washington's policies have forced Iowans to make impossible choices and Joe Mitchell would be more of the same: Insiders first, Iowans last."
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Jun 12
You can take the Baccari out of RI, but ….
Jun 12
I still like watching RI politics from afar, lol.
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Jun 12
#IA02: U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (@GrassleyWorks, @ChuckGrassley) endorses GOP nominee @joemitchelliowa in the race to replace Congresswoman @hinsonashley.
Article also has a reply from Democratic nominee @Lindsay4Iowa. @iowasnewsnow
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Jun 12
I was a bit curious who those GA incumbents @IanDonnis first reported would not be seeking reelection a few TGIF columns ago.
Rep. Quattrochi (R) not running surprised me for sure. I would've had Reps. Azzinaro (D), Abney (D), Nardone (R) or Ajello (D) on my list first.
Jun 12
My TGIF roundup on RI Politics oceanstatemedia.org/politics…
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Jun 12
Auditor Sand releases report criticizing PBMs for impact on Iowa Medicaid
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The full 39-minute interview with @Cedar_Rapids_FD's chief can be found on the @iowasnewsnow website or on YouTube using this link: youtube.com/watch?v=HWa6tUZQ…
Jun 12
EXCLUSIVE: @Cedar_Rapids_FD Chief Greg Smith is retiring later this month after over 30 years of service.
I had the chance to sit down with him for a wide-ranging, exit interview.
This story will air on @iowasnewsnow tonight and tomorrow.
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EXCLUSIVE: @Cedar_Rapids_FD Chief Greg Smith is retiring later this month after over 30 years of service.
I had the chance to sit down with him for a wide-ranging, exit interview.
This story will air on @iowasnewsnow tonight and tomorrow.
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Jun 12
Breakfast pizza at Casey’s is becoming one of my new favorite things.
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GOP gubernatorial candidate @ZachLahn chooses current State Rep. Derek Wulf as his lieutenant governor. Rep. Wulf is a farmer serving his 2nd term in Iowa legislature and chairs the House AG committee. @iowasnewsnow
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WATCH: @CoeCollege announced Thursday it'll have three new concentrations in the fall, which they say will help address workforce needs in Iowa. @iowasnewsnow
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Jun 11
In my past life I kept track of elected officials from my alma mater, below is a 2022 political profile with Council President @RachelRI I did for The Anchor at RIC
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Jun 11
Providence City Council President Rachel Miller isn't seeking reelection. That's a major change coming in the city.
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WATCH: Auditor @RobSandIA releases report criticizing PBMs for impact on Iowa Medicaid. @iowasnewsnow
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You gotta make the Del's Lemonade happen
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If I do a part three, I'm thinking @DelsLemonade if we can figure out how to make that happen 👀
Maybe vinegar on fries?
Part two of putting my @iowasnewsnow coworkers onto "only in Rhode Island" things.
Shoutout to @hummel_report for mailing me the bags of pizza chips from Johnston's Original Italian Bakery.
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Part two of putting my @iowasnewsnow coworkers onto "only in Rhode Island" things.
Shoutout to @hummel_report for mailing me the bags of pizza chips from Johnston's Original Italian Bakery.
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Just wrapped up an exit interview @Cedar_Rapids_FD Chief Greg Smith, who’s retiring later this month after over 30 years of service with the department, the last seven of those as chief.
Airs Friday on @iowasnewsnow.
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WATCH: An advocacy group wants Cedar Rapids to create a new entity to monitor police data after the city's citizen review board was disbanded in 2025 to comply with Iowa state law. @iowasnewsnow
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