The three Democrats from Iowa serving in the U.S. House have issued written statements indicating they support the move to begin an impeachment inquiry of President Trump. Second District Congressman Dave Loebsack of Iowa City said the American people deserve the truth and there is no other way … [Read more...]
Iowa Congresswoman Axne calls for impeachment inquiry
First-term Congresswoman Cindy Axne says congress has a responsibility to open an impeachment inquiry into President Trump's actions. Axne, a Democrat from West Des Moines, says it's a "clear abuse of power" if it's proven President Trump threatened to withhold U.S. aid in order to pressure … [Read more...]
Loebsack says, if true, whistleblower’s complaint ‘game changing’
Iowa Congressman Dave Loebsack of Iowa City says the allegations surrounding President Trump's call with Ukraine's president are "game changing" -- if proven true. House Democrats will hold a members-only meeting this afternoon, according to national media reports, to discuss the Trump … [Read more...]
Miller-Meeks explores 4th run for U.S. House seat
State Senator Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Ottumwa is exploring a fourth run for a seat in congress. Miller-Meeks, a Republican, ran unsuccessfully against Democratic Congressman Dave Loebsack in 2008, 2010 and 2014. Loebsack is not seeking re-election in 2020. Miller-Meeks was just elected to a … [Read more...]
Former Illinois congressman now running in Iowa
A former Illinois congressman who represented the Quad Cities for two years now lives in Iowa and wants another go at Congress. Republican Bobby Schilling, of LeClaire, says he began to consider running again after Democrats took control of the U.S. House last fall, then made the decision final … [Read more...]
Axne says ‘Clean Up Congress Act’ includes lifetime lobbying ban for lawmakers
Iowa Congresswoman Cindy Axne is pushing for a lifetime ban on members of congress becoming lobbyists after they leave the U.S. House or Senate. Axne said over the last several years there's been a "massive" increase in the number of former elected officials who stay in Washington to become a … [Read more...]
Federal disaster aid bill, with money for Iowa flood victims, clears House
The U.S. House has approved a $19.1 billion disaster relief package that includes flood aid for Iowans and the president's likely to sign it into law yet this week. The bill passed the U.S. Senate late last month, but three House Republicans blocked a procedural move the past week to send the … [Read more...]
Loebsack seeks answers from new owner of 5 Iowa mobile home parks
Iowa Congressman Dave Loebsack is looking into a business that's buying mobile home parks in the state. Havenpark Capital announced rent increases of up 70 percent for some tenants. "It's going to be interesting to find out if they are taking advantage of any federal programs in their … [Read more...]
Hart announces run for Iowa’s second district congressional seat
A former state senator who was the Iowa Democratic Party's nominee for lieutenant governor in 2018 is running for Iowa's second district congressional seat. Rita Hart of Wheatland made the announcement this morning and posted a video on Twitter. "Paul and I are getting ready to plant and we're … [Read more...]
Governor visits with flooded business owners in Davenport
Wearing yellow boots and lime green vests, state officials toured flooded sections of downtown Davenport today. Mayor Frank Klipsch was the guide for Governor Kim Reynolds, Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg, and Second District Congressman Dave Loebsack. Several blocks lined with businesses and … [Read more...]