My name is Christopher Peters. I am a veteran, surgeon and small business owner running for Congress in Iowa’s 2nd …
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Christopher Peters, candidate for U.S. House Guest Columnists Oct. 20, 2018 8:45 am2670d ago
My name is Christopher Peters. I am a veteran, surgeon and small business owner running for Congress in Iowa’s 2nd …
Rod Blum, candidate for U.S. House Guest Columnists Oct. 20, 2018 8:30 am2670d ago
While in Congress, I’ve worked hard to learn and find solutions to lower the cost and accessibility of health care. …
Abby Finkenauer, candidate for U.S. House
Guest Columnists Oct. 20, 2018 8:30 am2670d ago
Growing up in the small town of Sherrill, just outside of Dubuque, I was fortunate to be part of a …
Janelle Rettig, candidate for Johnson County Supervisor
Guest Columnists Oct. 19, 2018 5:20 pm2671d ago
I am running because I believe we have more work to do on poverty issues, livable wages, mental health and disability …
Phil Hemingway, candidate for Johnson County Supervisor
Guest Columnists Oct. 19, 2018 5:20 pm2671d ago
I was born and raised on my family’s century farm in rural Johnson County between Morse and Oasis. I am the …
Pat Heiden, candidate for Johnson County supervisor
Guest Columnists Oct. 19, 2018 5:20 pm2671d ago
I was born and raised on a dairy farm in Western Iowa, but Johnson County is my home. It has been …
Kurt Ullrich, guest columnist Guest Columnists Oct. 18, 2018 2:30 pm2672d ago
It’s a cold October evening, my windows are open, and I hear what I think are voices and I can’t …
Jay Byers, Kristi Knous, Scott Raecker and Connie Ryan, guest columnists Guest Columnists Oct. 17, 2018 9:04 am2673d ago
With the upcoming midterm elections, Iowans have an opportunity to change the dynamics by showing civility toward one another in …
Jonathan Freeman, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Oct. 15, 2018 7:00 am2676d ago
Days ago, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced he’s heading back to North Korea for another round of nuclear talks. …
Al Pierson, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Oct. 14, 2018 8:30 am2676d ago
Every time we get heavy rains up north I do not sleep well. Residents and business owners who have been …
Carroll McKibbin, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Oct. 13, 2018 12:00 pm2677d ago
Happiness for a 9-year-old boy is a best friend whose father owns a drugstore. Pink, so nicknamed for his light …
Paul Pate, Secretary of State candidate
Guest Columnists Oct. 13, 2018 9:00 am2677d ago
My parents instilled in me at an early age the importance of giving back to the community. I have dedicated …
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