DES MOINES, Iowa -- The death of Charlie Kirk, the founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, is being felt deeply across the country- and in Central Iowa, where many students have been directly influenced by his work.

Kirk reportedly founded the organization in his parents’ garage at just 18 years old. Since then, it has expanded rapidly, reporting more than 3,500 chapters at high schools and colleges across the nation. That includes multiple chapters in Iowa.

The group advocates for principles such as free markets, limited government, and individual liberty. He was an unabashed Christian conservative who often made provocative statements about gender, race and politics. But for many young conservatives in the region, it was Kirk’s ability to connect with his gene

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