Rants Asks Iowa Democrats to Focus on Property Taxes

Iowa House Minority Leader Christopher Rants Urging House Democrats to Focus on skyrocketing property taxes in Iowa:

1st District Republican Women To Host Candidate School

Candidates, campaign volunteers, and county central committee members are invited to attend a Candidate School hosted by the 1^st District Republican Women Saturday, March 15^th. It is scheduled for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Midway Hotel in Dubuque. Cost is $25 per person, including lunch.

This event is designed to assist Republican candidates for office, including nonpartisan races. Municipal, school board, township, county and state candidates will all find this workshop a valuable tool for an election campaign.

Among the topics are:

• Candidate Image

• Media Relations

• Organizational Requirements

• Fundraising

• Youth Involvement

• Voter Vault

• Get Out the Vote

Please contact Jean Davidsaver at 563-872-3705 or jeandavidsaver@hotmail.com if you wish to attend this event.

Annual Fall Dinner

Thanks to Wanda Cornelius--for her decorative additions to our fall dinner. They certainly added a festive touch to the rustic atmosphere at the lodge.

Thanks to Ken Marburger--for truly tasty chicken and pork. His day-long efforts produced a great feast! Thanks to all those who provided those wonderful desserts.

Thanks to Steve Rathje--he's an outstanding speaker and a great candidate. Of course, it was good to see Sarah Mayberry Chapman once again--she's a great asset to the Rathje campaign!

Thanks to all who represented presidential candidates, including Craig and Mary Romney.

Thanks to Leon Mosley and Sen. Hartsuch--both such interesting personalities!

Thanks to Jack Willey, who did a wonderful job as auctioneer--and thanks to all who purchased auction items.

Thanks to Adam Reuter, who proved to be an able master of ceremonies.

Thanks to all who made this event a fun time and a memorable dinner.

Jean, the Political Junkie