Third District Executive Committee Elects Officers, Despite RPI Objections

Amid claims from some state leaders of the Republican Party of Iowa that the meeting was illegitimate, the newly formed Third District Executive Committee met Tuesday night in Greenfield to elect officers. The committee is comprised mostly of the GOP county chairs and co-chairs inside Iowa’s Third Congressional District and includes 41 eligible members. 26 [...]

Scott Walker to Headline Polk GOP Fundraiser

One of the nation’s most prominent Republican officials will deliver the keynote address at the Polk County GOP’s annual Robb Kelley Club Spring Dinner. Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has accepted an invitation to headline the county party’s fundraiser on Thursday, May 23. The event will take place at the Sheraton Hotel in West Des Moines. [...]

First Annual Gov. Ray/Polk GOP Golf Tourney a Huge Success

The Polk County GOP continues to find unique ways to raise money. Monday morning, they held the First Annual Governor Bob Ray/Polk County GOP Golf Tournament. The event was an overwhelming success, raising an estimated $20,000 to help local candidates in the November elections. 78 players converged on Willow Creek Golf Course in West Des [...]

Pearson: “I Support McLaughlin”

State representative and Polk County Central Committee member Kim Pearson refutes reports that she is involved with a group trying to oust Polk GOP Chairman Kevin McLaughlin. In fact, Pearson says she supports keeping McLaughlin in the position. TheIowaRepublican.com heard from multiple sources last week that Pearson was helping to organize central committee members to [...]

Kevin’s Korner: Paul is Finished, Senging Along, and Doing Iowa Proud

Greetings and welcome to the special 50th edition of the award-winning Kevin’s Korner … Happy Day After St. Patrick’s Day. I will impart onto you some Irish wisdom this day … I believe in the sun when it’s not shining, I believe in love even when I feel it not, I believe in God even [...]