In the most recent Legislature we saw some pretty strange policy decisions that run counter to Iowa values. Yet we …
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In the most recent Legislature we saw some pretty strange policy decisions that run counter to Iowa values. Yet we …
I have been an active participant in national politics since the Truman – Dewey campaign. From the 1970s, my personal …
I’m supporting Democrat Jodi Clemens and hope you will too. Republicans have had their chance to lead. It’s time for …
Rep. Art Staed strives to represent the needs of the people in Iowa House District 66. His career in education …
I recently heard KCRG-TV Josh Scheinbloom’s report entitled ‘Factcheck: Rod Blum attacks Finkenauer.” How and why has our political advertising …
This election is about choices. We saw how Republican Donald Trump treated Veterans, POW’s, and Gold Star Families. We saw …
As a more than 25-year resident of Cedar Rapids, I strongly urge every person of voting age to make the …
I support Dr. Christopher Peters for Congress in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District. I’ve known Chris many years and he is …
What’s at stake in this election? Plenty. The deep-moneyed interests behind the Republican Party have made no secret of their …
In the 2nd Governor`s debate Gov. Kim Reynolds defended the use of tariffs by President Donald Trump against China. Evidently …
Gov. Kim Reynolds has proposed over-the-counter birth control, yet she claims to oppose abortion. Does she realize that the pill …
I strongly urge voters in House District 66, located in northeast Cedar Rapids, to re-elect Democratic incumbent Art Staed on …
With the economy doing well and Iowa businesses feeling optimistic, it’s important citizens elect candidates running for the Iowa Legislature …
It has been alleged that Kevin Kinney, who is running for reelection to the state Senate in District 39, is …
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