147 results for author: Republican Party of Iowa


Jacobsen Nominated in House District 22 Nominating Convention

This past Tuesday evening, Jon Jacobsen (R-Council Bluffs) was nominated as the Republican candidate for the special election in House District 22 on June 27, 2017. Jacobsen is the Senior Trust Officer and Vice President at Security National Bank in Council Bluffs.  Previously, he served as the Senior Vice President at Treynor State Bank for 11 years.  For the last three years, he co-hosted the weekly radio program, ”You Ain’t Heard Nothing,” on Saturday mornings on KMA radio. As a banker, Jacobsen will bring a great deal of experience to the Legislature.  ”Southwest Iowa deserves strong representation and leadership.  I’ll bring ...

RELEASE: Iowa GOP Mourns Loss of Jerry Tweeten

  DES MOINES - The Republican Party of Iowa is mourning the loss of Jerry Tweeten, a long-time activist who died this morning after succumbing to injuries sustained during a fall. Tweeten was the chairman of the Winnebago County Republican Party and a regular at party functions. He was a hard working activist and a beloved member of his community. “Jerry was a dedicated member of his family, his community, and the Republican Party. He never sought the spotlight, but it often found him as people running for office — from the local courthouse to the White House — would seek his endorsement and support,” Co-Chair Cody Hoefert said. ...

RELEASE: Iowa GOP Welcomes Hillary Clinton to Presidential Race With A Few Simple Questions

DES MOINES - Chairman Jeff Kaufmann and Co-Chair Cody Hoefert welcomed Hillary Clinton to the presidential race today after her Sunday announcement. "Let me be the first to welcome Mrs. Clinton to Iowa and the presidential race. After all, better late than never for her coronation as the Democratic nominee," Chairman Kaufmann said. “We’ve been ready for Mrs. Clinton for some time here in Iowa, and have some simple questions she must answer: 1) How can someone who has been a D.C. insider for decades bring the fresh perspective we so desperately need in Washington? 2) How are Iowans supposed to trust you when your decades in D.C. have ...

Straw Poll Site Selection Committee Minutes

The Central Committee of the Republican Party of Iowa met by teleconference at 8:00AM on Thursday, March 12, 2015. All members present with the exception of Tamara Scott, who was absent. Chairman Kaufmann called the teleconference in order at 8:08AM Motion by Judy, second by Loras to go into executive session. Motion adopted by roll voice vote. The committee resolved into executive session at 8:09AM. The committee resolved into executive session at 8:09AM. Chairman Kaufmann presented the Straw Poll Committee’s 6 For-0 Opposed-1 Abstention (Gary Nystrom) recommendation for the Central Iowa Expo in Boone. Motion by Schulte, second by Klein to ...

Iowa GOP Selects Boone’s Central Iowa Expo for Straw Poll Location

DES MOINES - The Republican Party of Iowa will host its 2015 Straw Poll at theCentral Iowa Expo in Boone, IA., on August 8th. The decision was made this morning during a conference call meeting of the State Central Committee. The final vote was unanimous, with voting members including: Steve Scheffler, Chelle Adkins, David Chung, Ron Herrig, Loras Schulte, Bob Anderson, Trudy Caviness, Judy Davidson, Jarad Klein, Brenna Bird, Ryan Frederick, Bill Gustoff, Sherill Whisenand, Gabe Haugland, Jamie Johnson, Gary Nystrom, and Craig Williams. “Iowa’s agricultural background has always captured the national imagination, and we feel the Central ...

Iowa GOP Urges Senate to Take Up Gun Bill

DES MOINES - Chairman Jeff Kaufmann praised the Iowa House of Representatives for passing HF 527, which significantly expands Second Amendment rights in Iowa. Statement from Chairman Jeff Kaufmann: “This bill sends a strong signal that our legislature is serious about expanding and protecting Second Amendment rights here in Iowa. I thank all the bipartisan supporters in the Iowa House, bill manager Speaker Pro Tem Windschitl, the NRA, the Iowa Firearms Coalition, and the numerous other groups promoting this legislation. I also want to address the Iowa Gun Owners, an organization whose leadership has consistently stood in the way of good ...

Four Venues Submit Straw Poll Bids

Four venues have submitted proposals to host the 2015 Republican Party of Iowa Straw poll. The straw poll began in 1979 and has been held in every open Republican presidential cycle since. It has grown to be one of the largest grassroots political events in the country. The four potential venues are: Central Iowa Expo (Boone, Iowa) Iowa State Center (Ames, Iowa) The Iowa Speedway (Newton, Iowa) Drake University (Des Moines, Iowa) The Republican Party of Iowa’s Straw Poll Committee will now consider the bids and make a recommendation to the State Central Committee for the location of the 2015 Iowa Straw Poll. There is no set date for ...

Where’s Hillary? Biden Visit Highlights Heir Apparent’s Absence

DES MOINES - As Vice President Biden prepares for his first trip of the year to the Hawkeye State, one big question remains … Where is Hillary Clinton? The Republican Party is in the beginning stages of one of the most competitive presidential nomination contests in history, showcasing strong conservative candidates with a wealth of experiences and backgrounds. Iowa has already hosted one national media event and many candidates have stopped in for individual meet and greets with Iowa voters. Hillary has been absent through it all, unwilling to even appear on U.S. soil. Quick facts Days since Hillary’s last press conference: ...

RELEASE: 2 Weeks Left to Submit Straw Poll Venue Bid

DES MOINES - The Republican Party of Iowa will be accepting straw poll venue bids for another two weeks, with the final deadline on Thursday, February 12th. The Iowa straw poll is one of the most popular grassroots event of the presidential primary process. Tens of thousands of Iowans have attended this August event since it was first held in 1979. Past winners include George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush, and Mitt Romney. Venue proposals should be able to accommodate large crowds and have ample parking. Any questions regarding the bidding process should be submitted directly to Chad Olsen, executive director of the Republican Party of Iowa, at ...

Iowa GOP Announce Six New Staff Members, Continues Strong Growth

DES MOINES - The Republican Party of Iowa announced six new staff members today demonstrating strong growth leading into the 2016 Iowa Caucus. “The Iowa GOP is stronger than it has been in decades, and we’re excited to continue our growth in the new year. Iowa Republicans take our First-in-the-Nation status seriously, and our first mission will be to prepare for the caucuses and work with our county parties to strengthen our grassroots organization across the state.” Chad Olsen, executive director of the Republican Party of Iowa said. “We are excited about our talented new team and look forward to laying the foundation for a successful ...