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Curt Hanson Day

Curt Hanson Day

One year ago today, House Democrats and Curt Hanson won a surprise victory against the House Republicans and Stephen Burgmeier. It was clear that the Republicans thought they were going to win this race. All signs pointed to a Republican victory. The environment was [Read More]

Running-Marquardt Takes District 33 Seat

Running-Marquardt Takes District 33 Seat

In the heart of the Czech Village, State Representative Kirsten Running-Marquardt of Cedar Rapids took the oath of office on Wednesday to serve the people of District 33 in the Iowa House of Representatives. The 2010 session of the Iowa Legislature opens on Monday, January [Read More]

Welcome Representative-Elect Kirsten Running-Marquardt

Welcome Representative-Elect Kirsten Running-Marquardt

Congratulations to Kirsten Running-Marquardt who won the special election in House District 33 in Cedar Rapids’ south-side last night. Unofficial results from the Linn County Auditor’s Office show her winning 78 percent to 22 percent, where she pulled in more than [Read More]

Running-Marquardt: Flood Recovery Top Priority

Running-Marquardt: Flood Recovery Top Priority

After being selected at a special Democratic nomination convention on Wednesday night, Kirsten Running-Marquardt pledged to be a strong voice for the people of Cedar Rapids. “After the devastating 2008 flood, Cedar Rapids has the opportunity to come back better than [Read More]

CR Dems Pick Running-Marquardt for HD33 Special

CR Dems Pick Running-Marquardt for HD33 Special

Kirsten Running-Marquardt of Cedar Rapids will be the Democratic candidate for the House District 33 special election set for Tuesday, November 24 in Cedar Rapids.   Running-Marquardt was selected at a nomination convention last night in Cedar Rapids. The special election [Read More]

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Iowa Noted for Low Unemployment Rate

Iowa Noted for Low Unemployment Rate

Yahoo Finance recently released the top ten states with low unemployment rates. Iowa showed up at number 10 on that [Read More]

Curt Hanson Day

Curt Hanson Day

One year ago today, House Democrats and Curt Hanson won a surprise victory against the House Republicans and Stephen [Read More]

‘Iowans Helping Iowans’ Program Offered State’s Flood Victims

‘Iowans Helping Iowans’ Program Offered State’s Flood Victims

A new “Iowans Helping Iowans” flood assistance program was rolled out today. The program is meant to help families [Read More]

Iowa ACT Scores #2 in the Nation

Iowa ACT Scores #2 in the Nation

Once again Iowa’s graduating high school students ranked number two in the nation after the state of Minnesota. [Read More]

Des Moines Ranked 7th Best City for the Next Decade

Des Moines Ranked 7th Best City for the Next Decade

Kiplinger Magazine named Des Moines seventh in the 10 Best Cities for the Next Decade. Des Moines was touted for [Read More]