The Family Leader group has endorsed candidates for the June 5 Republican primary. The group endorsed the reelection bids of the following legislative incumbents: Rep. Cecil Dolecheck of Mount Ayr: House District 24 (Challenger is Jane Jensen of Clarinda) Rep. Joel Fry of Osceola: House District 27 (Challenger is James Demichelis Jr., of Chariton)...
TCR’s Iowa Government News
- Gov. Branstad orders flags at half-staff Friday in honor of Peace Officer Memorial Week
- Public Schedules for Gov. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Reynolds
- PUBLIC SCHEDULES FOR GOV. BRANSTAD AND LT. GOV. REYNOLDS, MAY 12-18
- Click to view the governor’s excutive order allowing traditional shot
- Branstad to take action tomorrow to correct a Senate failure
- Gov. Branstad appoints Christopher McDonald District Court Judge
- Governor Branstad’s statement on close of the 2012 legislative session
- First Blue Zones Project™ Demonstration Sites Announced as Part of Healthiest State Initiative
- Governor Branstad issues statement on USPS decision to save rural post offices
- Governor Branstad issues statement on the passing of Dennis E. Fitch
TCR: Iowa Latest Stories
- A Tradition Is Born: Senator Jack Whitver To Host Branstad and Latham At Ankeny BBQ
- Us Rep. Boswell A Blue Dog?: His Record Says Not Even Close
- 2012 Legislative Session Ends Minus Tax Deal: Analysis and Governor’s Statement
- Polk County Central Committee Meeting: Once Again Drama Dominates
- Finally… Something We Can Agree On
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GOP: Vietnam War Hero to Receive Medal of Honor- 42 years later
Spc. Leslie H. Sabo Jr.’s widow and his brother will be at the White House on Wednesday to accept the Medal of Honor, the military’s highest award for bravery, on Sabo’s behalf for his actions on one fateful May day in 1970. It was...
Dems: Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony
A ceremony honoring Iowa Peace Officers will be held on Friday, May 18th at the Iowa Peace Officer Memorial in Des Moines to pay tribute to officers who have...
Dems: Legislative Session in Review
The 2012 Legislative Session review prepared by the Senate Democratic Research Staff. PDF available.
GOP: End of Session Wrap Up
Below is the end of session wrap up document prepared by the House Republican Research Staff 2012 End of Session Wrap Up
GOP: End of Session
On Wednesday, the 2012 Legislative session came to an end. I am pleased with the progress we made and also disappointed that some issues went unresolved. I will join...
GOP: Majority Leader Linda Upmeyer’s Closing Remarks
House Majority Leader Linda Upmeyer (R-Garner) delivered closing remarks to the Iowa House of Representatives today. The following are her remarks, as prepared for delivery: Thank you, Mr. Speaker....