Government
Ray Lough Candidate Profile for Office of Benton County Attorney
I am running for the office of the Benton County Attorney because the voters of Benton County asked me to run. The overwhelming reason provided to me was that it is time for a change. I agree. It is time to elect someone who will be transparent and respectful to the citizens of this county.If I am elected, I have several areas that I will make priorities.
Iowa Senate District 42 Candidate Profile: Charlie McClintock
Before each election, we ask the candidates who have a challenger to submit a bit about themselves. This gives the readers a chance to read about each candidate and learn a little more about them. Here's a few words from Charlie McCllintock.---
After the redistricting took place, Benton and Linn counties both found themselves
without their current Senators. Iowa State Senate District 42 Candidate Profile: Jessica Wiskus
It was never my intention to run for a political office. But last November I learned that an out-of-state corporation wanted to use eminent domain to force a dangerous CO2 pipeline through my neighbors’ land, past our local school district, churches, nursing homes, and houses. I knew that I had to take action. It simply isn’t right for the government to condemn a person’s property, endanger our community’s safety, and stuff the profits into the pockets of corporate executives. Vinton Police Department Log for Week of September 26-October 2, 2022
Vinton Police Department Log for Week of September 26-October 2, 2022All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the Defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. Intrastate Warrants are issued by Law Enforcement Agencies for crimes happening in their jurisdictions.
Candidate Profile: Bruce Gardner State Senate District 42
Bruce Gardner is running as an Independent for State Senate District 42, which includes most of Benton County and rural Linn County. District 42 is a newly drawn Senate district with no incumbent."Family farmers and rural Iowans need an advocate in Des Moines who is not beholden to the corporations and special interests," states Bruce Gardner. "What the current state government is doing is not working for farmers and regular Iowans in rural Iowa, and I am running to change that. Iowa PBS to host several debates this month
Iowa PBS will host Live Debates on Statewide IPTV between the Iowa candidates. Below is the schedule of the following debates. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley vs. Michael Franken on Thursday, October 6, at 7:00 p.m. Governor Kim Reynolds vs. Deidre DeJear on Monday, October 17, at 7:00 p.m. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson vs. Liz Mathis on Tuesday, October 18, at 7:00 p.
Iowa House District 84 Candidate Profile: Tom Gerhold
My name is Tom Gerhold, and I'm the incumbent running for re-election for the new House District 84 which is mostly the same except instead of including four townships in Iowa County, it now includes 4 townships in Linn County and dropped the three northwest townships in Benton County.I am asking to be re-elected because the people of the state of Iowa need the tremendous progress made thus far to be continued, and I'm proud of the accomplishments made that I've been a part of. Iowa House District 84 Candidate Profile: Sara Yedlik
Many legislators prioritize their donors and fail to listen to the concerns of the voters. I will prioritize the constituents of House District 84 (Benton County & NW/SW Linn County) and be responsive to your concerns. I served on the Board of Educational Examiners for the past 8 years since I was appointed by the governor in 2014. This experience has prepared me to work collaboratively in a bipartisan manner for the betterment of our state. Iowa House District 76 Candidate Profile: Derek Wulf
There are two main things that I would say make me the best candidate to represent the newly created Iowa House District 76: experience and philosophies. The experience I’ve gained as being a lifelong family farmer, working in agribusiness, and most importantly growing a young family in my rural community can’t be learned anywhere else, and I think they’ll serve our district well in Des Moines. Iowa House District 76 Candidate Profile: Kate Wyatt
My name is Kate Wyatt, and I am running for Iowa House District 76. This includes a large portion of Black Hawk County, and areas of both Benton and Tama Counties. I have served on the Hudson City Council for the past 9 years, and with that, have served on the Public Safety Committee and Mayor's Task Force for Economic Development. I was a member of the Black Hawk County Gaming Association from 2016 to 2022, and am currently a member of the Cedar Valley Women Lead Change organization, the Hudson Chamber of Commerce, and am very active with Grow Cedar Valley.