Republican Congressman Steve King says he plans to stay active in the country's political debates once his ninth term in the U.S. House ends at noon on Sunday and the 71-year-old is not ruling out another run for public office. "After 24 of public service in the middle of the heart of all of … [Read more...]
Axne, Finkenauer, Loebsack cast votes on veto override, $2,000 stimulus checks
The three Democrats representing Iowa in the U.S. House of Representatives have voted to override President Trump's veto of a major military spending bill, but they've also on record now in support of Trump's call to send $2000 stimulus checks to most Americans. The U.S. House took votes late … [Read more...]
Congressman-elect Feenstra part of request for investigation of presidential election
Iowa Congressman-elect Randy Feenstra of Hull is joining a group of 26 other incoming Republican House members in calling for an investigation of "fraudulent activities" surrounding the 2020 presidential election. Feenstra says he signed a letter to House Speaker and Democrat Nancy Pelosi … [Read more...]
Congressman King blames House majority for lack of relief package
Outgoing Fourth District Iowa Congressman Steve King says he's skeptical whether a COVID-19 relief package will be passed in the few remaining hours before the year-end holiday recess, and he's disappointed with how Congress is conducting business. King, a Republican from Kiron, says the … [Read more...]
Voters in Iowa’s 4th district will elect a new congressman
Iowa's fourth congressional district race features a Republican who knocked out GOP incumbent Steve King in the June Primary and a Democrat who came within three points of defeating King in 2018. Republicans have a 77,000 voter registration edge over Democrats in the fourth congressional … [Read more...]
Iowa’s 4th district candidates in only TV debate of 2020 campaign
The two leading candidates competing to represent Iowa's 4th congressional district next year agreed there should be term limits for members of the House and clashed over their fundraising during their only televised debate of the campaign. Republican Randy Feenstra read tweets Democrat J.D. … [Read more...]
U.S. Rep. Steve King says his book to be released within weeks
Congressman Steve King says he's written a book about his political career in Washington. "It is due to be published," King says. "We don't have the hard date, but within weeks." King says he's been keeping notes for years and started writing in earnest in June. After 18 years in the U.S. … [Read more...]
Scholten holding ‘parking lot’ rallies in Iowa’s 4th district
The Democratic candidate for Iowa's 4th district congressional seat has a new twist on campaigning during the Covid era. J.D. Scholten has equipped his "Sioux City Sue" RV with special equipment so he can hold parking lot rallies. "I know a lot of churches have gone this way," Scholten says. … [Read more...]
Randy Feenstra defeats Steve King by 9.7 points
Republican voters in Iowa's fourth congressional district have delivered a historic verdict, deciding against re-election for a long-time lawmaker with a penchant for controversial comments. Challenger Randy Feenstra defeated Congressman Steve King's bid for a 10th term by nearly 10 points. "I … [Read more...]
Controversy over King’s committee clout key 4th district debate topic
The effectiveness of 18-year incumbent Steve King has been the central debate of the GOP Primary in Iowa's fourth congressional district. During this week's TV forum featuring King and three Republican competitors, King again blamed establishment Republicans for his status as a congressman without … [Read more...]