By Tracy Dunn NSP Assistant Editor A bill that was signed into law by President George W. Bush in 2008, but delayed in its enforcement for more than five years now, might have helped prevent many … [Read more...]
NSHS teacher heads to Capitol Hill: Karen Pauly pleads for back-up cameras in all new vehicles
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Legislators head to Des Moines: Budget surplus will shape discussions, decisions of lawmakers
January 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer As area lawmakers embark on a new legislative session, their list of top priorities looks awfully familiar: mental health reform, property tax relief, and … [Read more...]
Scott County Sheriff: Conard touts knowledge, experience
October 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer Sheriff Dennis Conard has been employed by Scott County for nearly four decades. All he’s asking for now is four more years. “My whole campaign is … [Read more...]
Scott County Sheriff: Combs wants to bridge gap between sheriff’s office and Scott County residents
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By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer Lamark Combs, the Democratic candidate for Scott County Sheriff, has spent the past few months marching in parades and knocking on doors to spread the word … [Read more...]
View NSP Election Preview Stories
October 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Click on the links below to view election preview stories. • Shawn Hamerlinck vs. Chris Brase in Iowa Senate District 46 • Rita Hart vs. Andrew Naeve in Iowa Senate District 49 • … [Read more...]
Election Preview: Shawn Hamerlinck vs. Chris Brase in Iowa Senate District 46
October 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Iowa Senate District 46 At a Glance: Republican Shawn Hamerlinck of Dixon is running against Democrat Chris Brase of Muscatine. The district covers the city of Muscatine and eastern … [Read more...]
Election Preview: Ross Paustian vs. Frank Wood in Iowa House District 92
October 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Iowa House District 92 At a Glance: • Republican State Rep. Ross Paustian of Walcott is running against former Democratic State Senator Frank Wood of Eldridge. The district covers … [Read more...]
Election Preview: Rita Hart vs. Andrew Naeve in Iowa Senate District 49
October 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Iowa Senate District 49 At a Glance: Democrat Rita Hart of Wheatland and Republican Andrew Naeve of Andover are seeking the State Senate seat in District 49. The district covers all of … [Read more...]
Frank Wood: No stranger to political process
October 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer After a four-year break from politics, Frank Wood is hitting the campaign trail with a sense of purpose. “As often as I can, I’ve been out … [Read more...]
Ross Paustian: Wants to control spending
October 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer For Ross Paustian, the message behind his bid for reelection in the Iowa House is simple. “My position and the position of the House Republicans is we are … [Read more...]
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