Connolly Runs Unopposed in Senate District 18 Race
Veteran statehouse official Mike Connolly of Dubuque will run unopposed for the Iowa Senate District 18 seat though a Republican candidate remains on the ballot Stephen Potts withdrew from the nomination but did not formally exit the race by deadline Dubuque County Auditor's Office notes Potts remains on the ballot despite no contact with party leaders Potts did not respond to requests for comment Connolly says he will proceed as in past uncontested races.
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Connolly outlines three priorities for Dubuque race
Connolly, a Dubuque school district administrator, says education transportation and economic development headline his bid to lead in the House. He cites local colleges and K-12 systems as vital while noting highway and road-connection goals and a focus on jobs and population growth. Democrats may win legislature and aid Governor Vilsack’s agenda.
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Mike Connolly Named Community Schools Administrator
Mike Connolly is appointed community schools administrator. He earned a history bachelor’s and education master’s from Loras College. He is married to Martha and has a daughter and a son.
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Cedar Rapids man injured in bike crash on highway ramp
Lorin J. Potter, 58, of 615 36th St NE, hospitalized in good condition at St Luke's after his motorcycle struck a car on the Highway 100 ramp to Interstate 380 in the early hours. The other driver, Jason Maier, 23, of Marion, was uninjured.
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Connolly Seeks Positive Messaging to Align With Iowans
Connolly emphasized a optimistic approach, stating that Iowans prefer uplifted messaging and vision for the future. He argued that a constructive tone resonates with voters and reinforces shared community values and goals.
Senate District 48 race draws veteran Republican and Democratic newcomer
The open seat in Senate District 48 pits four term Republican Sandra Greiner of Keota against Democrat William Kuntz, a Sigourney small businessman and former Keokuk County supervisor. Kuntz seeks a district mixing rural towns while Greiner notes intensified campaigning to move from the House to the Senate. The district covers Keokuk County and parts of Washington, Mahaska, Marion.
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Iowa candidates discuss tax relief and education funding
In Wapello County both candidates push property tax relief as farmers face low prices and high yields. Kuntz supports phasing out property taxes for school funding and a state purchasing cooperative for prescription drugs, while Greiner favors federal action on drug costs. Both back teacher pay raises, with Greiner worried about multi year commitments and rural affordability. Kuntz backs a Vilsack led pay hike with accountability, and praises progress on a progressive agenda. A next senate race and a special election note follow.
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Profiles of Local Candidates Sandra Greiner and William Kuntz
Sandra Greiner 54 of Keota Republican farmer. Washington Community High School class of 1964. attended Stephens College Columbia Missouri. husband Terry. three sons and two grandchildren. William Kuntz 62 of Sigourney Democratic small business owner and restaurateur. What Cheer High School 1956. college coursework. wife Terry. one daughter and five sons. five grandchildren.
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1st District forum in Iowa City tonight
Candidates for Congress from Iowa 1st District will attend a Johnson County League of Women Voters forum at 7 p.m. in Iowa City. Rep. Jim Leach and Democrat Bob Simpson will participate with Leach joining by telephone from Washington. The public is invited to the Council Chambers. They will also appear Oct. 29 at another joint event. The district includes Cedar Clinton Johnson Jones Linn Louisa Muscatine and Scott counties.
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