In a televised debate on Saturday, May 25, at St. Ambrose University's Galvin Fine Arts Center, the three Republican candidates for Iowa governor took plenty of shots at incumbent Tom Vilsack, but they frequently failed to establish specifics on their own agendas.
Iowa state Senator Maggie Tinsman shares many of the concerns of Niky Bowles, her opponent in the June 4 Republican primary. (There is no Democractic Candidate.) The big difference between the candidates is Tinsman's understanding of the nuances of state policy, the practical issues associated with solving problems, and the legislative process.
Niky Bowles talks as if she's running for the Davenport City Council. When asked about the issue of economic development in Iowa , she says that when Hy-Vee wanted to build a new store on Davenport's west side where an Eagle building now sits vacant, "the way they were treated at city hall was almost appalling to me.
The 2002 Iowa Legislative Session began Monday, January 14, in the midst of serious budget constraints. Both income- and sales-tax revenues are lower than expected, flatlining growth for the state and jeopardizing such line items as education, Medicaid, and affordable health care, to name a few.
The River Cities' Reader sent surveys to the candidates in all contested races in Davenport's November 6 general election. Their responses are reprinted below, and candidates are ordered alphabetically.
Introduction The October 9 Davenport primary election features a crowded field for both mayor and the city's two at-large city-council seats. To help voters make informed decisions about the candidates, The River Cities' Reader sent questionnaires to the seven people vying for Davenport mayor and the five people aiming for the city's alderman-at-large seats.
Introduction The October 9 Davenport primary election features a crowded field for both mayor and the city's two at-large city-council seats. To help voters make informed decisions about the candidates, The River Cities' Reader sent questionnaires to the seven people vying for Davenport mayor and the five people aiming for the city's alderman-at-large seats.
Next Tuesday, April 3, two Davenport candidates will run for Alderman-at-Large in a special election to fill the vacancy left by Joe Seng, who went on to serve in the Iowa State Legislature. The race is between current 3rd Ward Alderman Roland Caldwell and Steve Ahrens, who is the alumni/parent relations coordinator for St.
The next sheriff of Scott County, who will be chosen by voters on March 6, will face some important issues. The River Cities' Reader asked current Davenport Police Chief and former Sheriff Mike Bladel and Interim Sheriff Richard Huff what they thought were the most pressing issues facing the person who takes the job over the next four years.
A list of candidates who are running in upcoming local elections. The Illinois Primary Election is February 27, with the General Election on April 3. The special elections in Iowa will be held March 6. MOLINE Mayor Dave Duran (D) Stan Leach (R) Georgine Corby (I) Alderman At-Large Joseph A.

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