Chris Jones launches 'Paddle for Clean Water' tour on Des Moines River

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Democratic candidate for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Chris Jones launched his "Paddle for Clean Water" tour on the Des Moines River in Rolfe, Iowa, on Wednesday despite stormy weather. Jones, running on a platform focused on Iowa's water quality, cited the river's nitrate impairment and its role as a drinking water source for Des Moines and Boone. About 24 people joined him, including farmer Seth Watkins, who supports practical solutions to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus runoff. The tour will make four stops before concluding in Des Moines on Sunday, with Jones planning to fish and relax along the way. He will face Republican incumbent Mike Naig in November's election.


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