Flood Claims SD 34 Nomination, Distances Himself from Randi Shannon

Considering the amount of flood damage in Cedar Rapids four years ago, a candidate with the last name “Flood” is not likely to bring pleasant thoughts to voters in the area. However, they will see a Flood on the ballot this November. Ryan Flood was the lone candidate nominated by Linn County Republicans in Senate [...]

Special Nominating Convention Called for SD 34, HD 70

Republican Party of Iowa Chairman A.J. Spiker issued calls for special nominating conventions in Senate District 34 and House District 70 on Friday. The seats are in Linn County. Both conventions will take place Monday, August 6 at 7pm. The Senate District 34 nomination became available when Randi Shannon dropped out of the race and [...]

Kevin’s Korner: Convention Overload, Randi’s Ramblings, and Free Advice for Mitt

Greetings and welcome to Kevin’s Korner. I didn’t build this column. Somebody else made it happen. In case you didn’t get enough of the wonderful county, district and state GOP conventions this year, we’ve got more on the docket in the next few weeks … At least three special nominating conventions will take place soon [...]