Vice President Mike Pence rallied with about 200 of Republican Congressman David Young's supporters this afternoon in Des Moines. Pence told the crowd the race in Iowa's third congressional district may determine whether Republicans retain majority control of the U.S. House or Democrats take … [Read more...]
Axne says Young should vote down Trump Administration’s ‘junk’ insurance plans
Vice President Mike Pence is scheduled to be in Des Moines tomorrow afternoon to campaign for Republican David Young, the incumbent in Iowa's third congressional district. Cindy Axne of West Des Moines, Young's Democratic opponent, says Young should use the occasion to lobby Pence. "I think it's … [Read more...]
Congressional candidates Axne, Finkenauer report big fundraising totals
Candidates for congress were required to report their quarterly fundraising totals yesterday and the two Democratic women running for congress in Iowa reported seven-figure campaign contribution totals. In the first congressional district, Democrat Abby Finkenauer of Dubuque raised $1.6 … [Read more...]
Young and Axne critical of Farm Bureau Health Benefit Plans
The Iowa Farm Bureau's Health Benefit Plans that go on sale November 1 are getting a thumbs down from Republican Congressman David Young and Cindy Axne, his Democratic opponent for Iowa's third district seat. The Farm Bureau plans were designed as a cheaper option for Iowans who buy their own … [Read more...]
Trump offers testimonials for Reynolds, Young in Council Bluffs (AUDIO)
President Trump celebrated what he called "a truly historic week" with a huge crowd of Iowans -- and Nebraskans -- in Council Bluffs last night. Trump began by mentioning the confirmation of conservative Justice Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. "I especially want to thank an Iowa legend … [Read more...]
Third district congressional candidates meet in radio debate
Republican Congressman David Young and his Democratic challenger, Cindy Axne, both say they favor hiring more agents and using drones to patrol some areas along the southern border. But the two quarrelled about another immigration-related issue tonight during a debate broadcast on KMA Radio. "If … [Read more...]
Lives of the late Leonard and Dody Boswell celebrated in Lamoni
Former Iowa Congressman Leonard Boswell and his wife, Dody, were buried side-by-side on Saturday afternoon in Lamoni. Eighty-four-year-old Leonard Boswell died August 17 after a long battle with a rare form of cancer. His 82-year-old wife, Dody -- a retired teacher, died early Saturday morning … [Read more...]
President Trump says Tibbetts’ death ‘should have never happened’
The political debate about America's immigration system has been re-ignited by the tragic death of the 20-year-old woman from Brooklyn who authorities say was murdered by a man living in the country illegally. President Trump mentioned the case last night during a rally in West Virginia. "You … [Read more...]
Congressman Young says Trump’s trade talk understandable, but nerve-wracking
Republican Congressman David Young says he doesn't question President Trump's intentions to strike better trade deals for the U.S., but Young says he and "lot of a people" in his congressional district are nervous about Trump's trade threats. "As a leverage tool, I understand what he's doing," … [Read more...]
Vice President Pence says David Young’s race may decide control of congress
Vice President Mike Pence today said there is "progress and energy" in the U.S. economy, including "better" trade deals with countries like Vietnam and Argentina. During a speech in Des Moines, though, Pence sought to allay trade war concerns in farm country. "I'll promise you we will never stop … [Read more...]