State Representative Jerry Kearns of Lee County announced today that he will seek re-election to the Iowa House of Representatives in District 83, which includes southern Lee County. Kearns is currently serving his fourth term in the Iowa House. He is ranking member of the Veterans Affairs Committee, as well as being seated on the Agriculture, [...]
State Representative Jerry Kearns of Lee County announced today that he will seek re-election to the Iowa House of Representatives for House District 83 which includes most of Lee County. Kearns is currently serving his third term in the Iowa House. He serves as Ranking Member of the Veterans Affairs committee and is also on the [...]
Jerry Kearns is a staff representative for the United Steelworkers International Union. Prior to his current position, he was employed for 38 years by Henniges Automotive (formerly Metzeler) in Keokuk as an industrial electrician. He served 20 years as president of the local union at that facility. Jerry also served on the Lee County Board of [...]
On April 4, 2011, Iowans gathered on the West steps of the Capitol during a rally to support workers' rights called WE ARE ONE. Below is the full article from the Cedar Rapids Gazette. Labor and community groups gather on the west steps of the Iowa State Capitol, Monday evening, April 4, 2011 in Des Moines, [...]
House Democratic Leader Kevin McCarthy and Assistant Democratic Leaders Ako Abdul-Samad, Mary Mascher, Mark Smith, and Sharon Steckman today announced the lead democrats on House committees for the 2011 legislative session. The following will be the ranking members for the 2011 legislative session, which begins on January 10: Agriculture – Rep. Helen Miller Commerce – Rep. [...]
