Volunteering At Derecho Center Shows Voters ‘what Kind Of Person I Am,’ Hinson Says

CEDAR RAPIDS — State Rep. Ashley Hinson’s campaign for a seat in the U.S. House amounted to a pallet of green beans Monday.Hinson, a Republican seeking the congressional seat held by Democratic Rep. Abby Finkenauer, and campaign staff members were breaking down a pallet of canned greens and sorting other donations at the Iowa Derecho Storm Resource Center, a place she volunteers on a regular basis.The center, started by Raymond Siddell of Center Point and friends, accepts donations of food, clothing, diapers and other supplies needed by people harmed by the Aug.