Iowa is a great state where I choose to live, work and raise my family. As your State Representative, I’ve …
Kirsten Running-Marquardt, guest columnist Guest Columnists Oct. 16, 2016 8:20 am3258d ago
Iowa is a great state where I choose to live, work and raise my family. As your State Representative, I’ve …
Mary Mascher, guest columnist Guest Columnists Oct. 16, 2016 8:20 am3258d ago
It has been an honor to serve the people of Johnson County and House District 86 for the past 20 …
Dick Whitehead, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Oct. 16, 2016 8:20 am3258d ago
I am running for the Iowa House in District 95. My decision to run is tied to my 41 years …
Louie Zumbach, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Oct. 16, 2016 8:20 am3258d ago
I am a fourth generation farmer born and raised near Coggon, Iowa, where I live with my wife, Deb, and …
Ashley Hinson, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Oct. 16, 2016 8:15 am3258d ago
In my more than 10 years as a journalist, I have worked hard to become a trusted voice in my …
Harry Foster, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Oct. 16, 2016 8:15 am3258d ago
Recently I attended a public forum where local candidates were invited to speak. As it happened, I was first on …
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Mark Seidl, guest columnist Guest Columnists Oct. 16, 2016 8:15 am3258d ago
Iowa needs a positive, constructive vision for its future. The three Es – education, environment, and economic development – are …
Liz Bennett, guest columnist Guest Columnists Oct. 16, 2016 8:15 am3258d ago
My name is Liz Bennett and I have had the honor of serving Cedar Rapids as a State Representative since …
Scott Peterson, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Oct. 16, 2016 8:00 am3258d ago
I am running for Iowa Senate to continue to serve my community and because I think state government can work …
Dan Zumbach, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Oct. 16, 2016 8:00 am3258d ago
In the Iowa Senate I work to be your voice. Doing what is best for the district has been and …
Liz Mathis, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Oct. 16, 2016 8:00 am3258d ago
I love Iowa. I grew up on a farm. Our family owns a business here. My husband and I graduated …
Rene Gadelha, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Oct. 16, 2016 8:00 am3258d ago
One year ago I began contemplating a run for the Iowa Senate. As I deliberated about the issues, I discussed …
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