I’m running for re-election because it’s no time to give up the fight for the heart and soul of our …
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Joe Bolkcom, candidate for Senate District 43 Guest Columnists Oct. 26, 2018 4:00 pm2664d ago
I’m running for re-election because it’s no time to give up the fight for the heart and soul of our …
Paul Pate, guest columnist Guest Columnists Oct. 26, 2018 5:30 am2665d ago
Hundreds of thousands of Iowans are making their voices heard by casting a ballot in the November elections. Are you …
Mark Smith, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Oct. 25, 2018 7:15 am2665d ago
Iowans have every right to be concerned about their retirement security and the future of the Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement …
Linda Upmeyer, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Oct. 23, 2018 9:36 am2667d ago
During the past several weeks, I have seen a lot of misinformation being spread across Iowa regarding the Iowa Public …
Chad Cooper, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Oct. 22, 2018 11:48 am2668d ago
First things first: I care about Cedar Rapids. I was born here. I was raised in the historic Moundview neighborhood. …
Kim Reynolds, candidate for Iowa Governor
Guest Columnists Oct. 20, 2018 9:30 am2670d ago
Every day, I’m working to build a better Iowa. It’s the first thing I think about in the morning and …
Gary Siegwarth, candidate for Iowa Governor Guest Columnists Oct. 20, 2018 9:30 am2670d ago
I want to be your next governor. As the only independent candidate, I have a different vision for Iowa. I’ve …
Fred Hubbell, candidate for Iowa Governor Guest Columnists Oct. 20, 2018 9:30 am2670d ago
We need change this November. As Gov. Kim Reynolds promises more of the same failed policies that are hurting Iowans, …
Jake Porter, candidate for Iowa Governor
Guest Columnists Oct. 20, 2018 9:30 am2670d ago
In 2006, when I first joined the Libertarian Party of Iowa, you couldn’t even register to vote as a Libertarian. …
Mark Strauss, candidate for U.S. House
Guest Columnists Oct. 20, 2018 8:45 am2670d ago
I am running for Congress because of issues around the world that are affecting every American today, and will do so …
Dave Loebsack, candidate for U.S. House
Guest Columnists Oct. 20, 2018 8:45 am2670d ago
As your representative, my most important priority is listening to the people of Iowa in order to best be their …
Daniel Clark, candidate for U.S. House
Guest Columnists Oct. 20, 2018 8:45 am2670d ago
Hello, everyone, my name is Daniel Clark and I am running for a seat in the U.S. House, representing Iowa’s …
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