I am running for the Iowa House because I believe the people of Iowa deserve much better than what they …
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Molly Donahue, candidate for House District 68 Guest Columnists Oct. 27, 2018 9:10 am2663d ago
I am running for the Iowa House because I believe the people of Iowa deserve much better than what they …
Randy Ray, candidate for House District 68 Guest Columnists Oct. 27, 2018 9:10 am2663d ago
Iowa deserves a leader that will listen to the families of Iowa. I have called Bertram home for the last …
Ashley Hinson, candidate for House District 67
Guest Columnists Oct. 27, 2018 9:00 am2663d ago
It is a true honor to serve the 67th District in the ‘people’s” house. I told voters I’d approach everything …
Eric Gjerde, candidate for House District 67
Guest Columnists Oct. 27, 2018 9:00 am2663d ago
I was raised in a rural community with my parents and twin sister. I grew up working for my aunt …
Art Staed, candidate for House District 66
Guest Columnists Oct. 27, 2018 8:55 am2663d ago
I’m one of 11 children. I graduated from McAuley Regional Catholic High School in Joplin, Mo. and earned my bachelor’s …
Teresa Daubitz, candidate for House District 66
Guest Columnists Oct. 27, 2018 8:55 am2663d ago
I am excited to be a candidate for Iowa House District 66. My husband of over 27 years and I …
Kevin Kinney, candidate for Senate District 39 Guest Columnists Oct. 26, 2018 9:30 pm2664d ago
I began my career in public service as a deputy sheriff because of the Farm Crisis. I didn’t expect to …
Edward Bernie Hayes, candidate for Senate District 33 Guest Columnists Oct. 26, 2018 9:15 pm2664d ago
In April of 1968, my hometown of Baltimore experienced riots as a consequence of Dr. King’s assassination. National Guard troops …
Rob Hogg, candidate for Senate District 33
Guest Columnists Oct. 26, 2018 9:15 pm2664d ago
Republicans and Democrats should work together. In the Iowa Legislature, I have helped pass bipartisan bills to help Iowans such …
Zach Wahls, candidate for Senate District 37
Guest Columnists Oct. 26, 2018 7:15 pm2664d ago
Our Midwestern values instill in us what family and community is all about. Growing up with lesbian parents during the …
Carl Krambeck, candidate for Senate District 37
Guest Columnists Oct. 26, 2018 7:15 pm2664d ago
I’ve worked in mechanics, construction, agriculture, health care, and I was the research center supervisor for Hillshire brands where we …
Patrick Wronkiewicz, candidate for Senate District 43
Guest Columnists Oct. 26, 2018 4:00 pm2664d ago
Follow the money and you’ll see how the decisions are made. There is no mistake about it: powerful special interests …
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