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Sharon McNutt, the 77-year-old mayor of Silver City, Iowa, is keeping alive the tradition of hosting precinct meetings in her home for the Iowa presidential caucuses. While most Republican caucuses are held in public places, McNutt's residence is the only one-of-a-kind venue. The practice of holding caucuses in homes has declined over the years due to increased attendance and global attention, but McNutt continues to host the meetings in her more-than-century-old Queen Anne-style home. She sees it as a grassroots tradition and enjoys the responsibility of hosting her entire Republican precinct. [Extracted from the article]