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Your voice- Lane Reopens on I-80 in Poweshiek CountyAll lanes of Interstate 80 westbound have reopened near Grinnell. Source […]Iowa Department of Transportation
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Pawlenty to visit Cedar Rapids for GOP fundraiser
Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty will make a three-day swing through Eastern Iowa, including a stop in Cedar Rapids, to help Republicans win control of the Iowa Legislature. “Gov. Pawlenty is working hard to help conservatives around the country win this … Continue reading
Palin tops new 2012 GOP ‘Power Rankings’
Based in part on Gov. Terry Branstad’s primary election victory, Sarah Palin tops the new PoliticalDerby.com Republican Power Rankings. “Palin-backed candidates have cleaned up in the spring primary season and her appearances at Tea Party rallies generate more buzz and … Continue reading
Grassley still considered ‘safe’ or is he?
UPDATED: Iowa Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley remains “safe” in his bid for re-election, according to the Rothenberg Report’s latest Senate rankings. Despite a challenge from Democrat Roxanne Conlin, the Rothenberg Report lists Grassley in the “Safe Republican” group. However, the … Continue reading
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Poll shows Branstad over Culver 57 to 31 percent
UPDATED: A week after winning the Iowa Republican nomination for governor, Terry Branstad leads first-term Democrat Gov. Chet Culver 57 percent to 31 percent, according to Rasmussen Reports. Branstad “appears well on his way at this point to an unprecedented … Continue reading
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Conservative Christian PAC won’t compromise to endorse Branstad
The Iowa Family PAC isn’t looking for biblical perfection, but the organization of Christian conservatives is looking for a champion. So far, neither former Gov. Terry Branstad nor incumbent Gov. Chet Culver measure up. After nearly a week of calls … Continue reading
1st District challenger says voters ready for policy changes
Nothing personal, but Ben Lange fundamentally disagrees with incumbent 1st District Rep. Bruce Braley. “It’s about policy,” the Republican challenger said about the race to unseat Braley, a Waterloo Democrat who is seeking a third term. Lange, an Independence attorney … Continue reading
Republicans leaders predict party will unify behind Branstad
By James Q. Lynch and Rod Boshart MARION — Top Republicans predicted Thursday their party will unify behind gubernatorial candidate Terry Branstad and the GOP ticket once it becomes clear what competing ideologies are at stake in Iowa’s Nov. 2 … Continue reading
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Tagged Bill Northey, Bob Vander Plaats, Brenna Findley, Dave Jamison, Democratic-controlled Legislature, GOP, Gov. Chet Culver, Hiawatha, Iowa, Iowa Christian Alliance, Iowa Family Policy Center, Linn County, marion, matt schultz, Matt Strawn, Montijo Fink, Nancy SchmidtDavid Vaudt, Rod Boshart, Steve Scheffler, Steve West, Terry Branstad, Tony Schmidt
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Tea Party, Christian Right candidates fare poorly in primary
His candidate didn’t win, but Iowa Tea Party Chairman Ryan Rhodes said the movement’s message did well in the Iowa primary election. “Most of the candidates in the race started stealing the Tea Party lines,” said Rhodes, who doubled as … Continue reading
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Tagged Bill Clinton, Bob Vander Plaats, Branstad, Bryon English, Carolyn Jenison, Clair Rudison, Dave Funk, George Bush, george eichhorn, GOP, Gov. Chet Culver, Iowa, Jim Heavens, Legislature, Marijuana, matt schultz, Mike Huckabee, Roby Smith, same-sex marriage, Sen. David Hartsuch, Senate, tea party, Tim Hagle, Tom Shaw, University of Iowa, Wes Enos
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Miller-Meeks wins four-way Republican primary to set up 2nd District rematch with Loebsack
CEDAR RAPIDS — Mariannette Miller-Meeks won a spirited four-way primary to set up a rematch against Democratic U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack, winning slightly less than half the votes cast in the 2nd District Republican primary June 8. With 179 of … Continue reading
Vander Plaats predicts victory that will shock Iowa, nation
CEDAR RAPIDS – On an election eve whirlwind tour of Iowa, Bob Vander Plaats predicted a surprise outcome in the Republican gubernatorial primary that will send shockwaves across Iowa and beyond. “We’re looking forward to a victory,” Vander Plaats … Continue reading
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Tagged Bob Vander Plaats, Cedar Rapids, GOP, Gov. Terry Branstad, Iowa, Rep. Rod Roberts, Sioux City
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