WASHINGTON (AP) – Bernie Sanders’ and Pete Buttigieg’s presidential campaigns have filed requests for a partial recanvass of the results of Iowa’s Democratic caucuses. In its Monday filing, the Sanders campaign cited “mathematical errors and inconsistencies” in more than two dozen caucus locations that it says would change the results if amended. The Iowa Democratic Party says the Buttigieg campaign requested a check on results in 66 precincts.

Current results show Buttigieg with a razor-thin lead over Sanders in state delegate equivalents, and the party has awarded Buttigieg 14 delegates to Sanders’ 12. But the Sanders campaign believes correcting faulty math could swing the delegate allocation in Sanders’ favor.

(By The Associated Press) – On the eve of the New Hampshire primary, there is still no winner of last week’s Iowa caucuses. Final results of the Democratic caucus were released late Sunday, after the Iowa Democratic Party made a series of corrections to its tally. But Sen. Bernie Sanders’ campaign exercised its right Monday to ask the state party to take another look at its math. Amid the delays in getting the data and after observing irregularities in the results once they did arrive, The Associated Press says it cannot declare a winner in the first event to decide the Democratic Party’s nominee to challenge President Donald Trump.

CLIVE, Iowa (AP) — A former Iowa governor and U.S. agriculture secretary has claimed a $150,000 Powerball prize. Tom Vilsack picked up winnings Monday at the Iowa Lottery’s headquarters in Clive. His ticket matched the Jan. 22nd Powerball number, and four of the remaining five numbers. He just missed out on the estimated $347 million jackpot.

He bought the ticket at a grocery store in Waukee, where he and his wife live. Vilsack is currently the president and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council. He told lottery officials his church and his children will share in his winnings.

A search warrant executed Sunday at a home in Shambaugh resulted in the arrest of man on a firearms-related charge. Deputies in Page County searched the home at 510 2nd Street, on a warrant allowing them to search for and seize as evidence, any firearms, firearm magazines, and ammunition. During the investigation 52-year old Gary Lynn Kent, of Clarinda, was arrested for being a Felon in control of a firearm.

Gary Lynn Kent

Kent was transported to the Page County Jail where he was being held on a $5,000 cash or surety bond. Numerous firearms, ammunition, and firearm magazines were seized during the search. More charges and arrests are pending at this time.

Nominations for the Iowa Beef Industry Council’s (IBC) and Iowa Cattlemen’s Association’s (ICA) Best Burger Contest are being taken now through 5-p.m. on March 10th. Officials say the contest is not only a great way to celebrate Iowa’s 25,000 beef farmers, it’s also a great way to increase business for participating restaurants and draw visitors to Iowa communities. The contest occurs in two phases. In the first phase, Iowans are encouraged to nominate their favorite burger, whether it’s gourmet or down-home style. Nominations will be accepted between now (February 10th) and March 10th, 2020.

This is the eleventh year for the contest, which unites beef lovers and beef farmers across the state. After the nomination period, 10 restaurants will be chosen as finalists and visited by a secret panel of judges, who will determine the ultimate winner. The 2020 Best Burger in Iowa will be announced on May 1, 2020 with the kick-off of May Beef Month in Iowa. Details about the contest, rules, and the voting form are available on the Iowa Beef Industry Council’s website, www.iabeef.org. Burger lovers can also find a link to the online nomination form at the Iowa Beef Council Facebook page; or by texting BEEF to 313131. Photos of your favorite burger can be shared socially using #IABestBurger.

To qualify to be named Iowa’s Best Burger, the burger must be a 100% real beef patty and be served on a bun or bread product. Restaurants can download a digital toolkit including promotional materials for the contest from IBIC’s website at www.iabeef.org, to promote the contest to their customers. The promotional materials can be used in restaurants, online, or on social media.