by Kay Henderson | Jan 9, 2019 | News, Politics & Government
One of the Iowans who’s a rookie in congress is asking that her paycheck be withheld until the partial government shutdown is over. Democratic Congressoman Cindy Axne of West Des Moines represents the third district, which covers 16 southwest Iowa. Axne has sent...
by Kay Henderson | Nov 8, 2018 | News, Politics & Government
Congresswoman-elect Abby Finkenauer says she’s interested in serving on the Energy and Commerce Committee after she’s sworn into office in January. “It’s something that we have to make sure that Iowa’s at the forefront in,”...
by Kay Henderson | Nov 7, 2018 | News, Politics & Government, Top Story
There were historic victories in Iowa for three women on the 2018 ballot. Today is the 532nd day Republican Governor Kim Reynolds has been Iowa’s governor and Iowa voters on Tuesday gave her a full, four-year term in the job. “Thank you, Iowa! What an...
by Kay Henderson | Nov 1, 2018 | News, Politics & Government
Iowa’s first district congressional race could decide the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives. Republican businessman Rod Blum is seeking a third term in the U.S. House. Abby Finkenauer, a two-term member of the Iowa House, is the Democratic...
by Kay Henderson | Oct 29, 2018 | News, Politics & Government
Former Vice President Joe Biden will headline a rally in Cedar Rapids tomorrow night for Abby Finkenaur, the Democrat challenging Republican first district Congressman Rod Blum. Fred Hubbell, the Democratic candidate for governor, will share the stage, too. “He...