Democrats end GOP’s stronghold in Iowa by winning state Senate seat
Iowa Democrat Wins Senate Seat, Upsets GOP Supermajority Catelyn Dray, a Democrat in Iowa, has successfully unseated Republican Christopher Proche in a recent election, marking a significant shift as the GOP’s supermajority in the Senate has been broken for the first time in three years, according to unofficial results from the Woodbury County Audit Bureau. […]
Democrats take control of another Iowa state Senate seat this year, breaking the GOP’s supermajority.
Iowa Democrats Flip Senate Seat Catelyn Dray, a Democrat from Iowa, emerged victorious against Republican Christopher Proche on Tuesday, successfully wresting away a Republican-held Senate seat. This election marked a shift in the state’s Senate dynamics for the first time in three years, as indicated by unofficial results from the Woodbury County Audit Bureau. Dray […]
Main points from the special elections in Iowa and Georgia on Tuesday
Democrats have kept their momentum going in significant special elections this year, recently achieving a win in a contested state Senate seat in Iowa. The party has been keen to leverage these seats as a chance to chip away at the Republican supermajority, which reflects a growing enthusiasm among Democratic supporters during this off-year election. […]
Democrats win Iowa state Senate seat, ending GOP supermajority
Catelyn Dray, a Democrat, has significantly altered the landscape of Iowa’s Open Senate seat. Dray emerged victorious against Republican Christopher Proche, stepping in to replace the late state senator Rocky de Witt, who passed away from cancer in June. Democrats were hopeful about this opportunity, especially considering their strong showing in numerous smaller elections leading […]
Democrats aim to gain Republican seats in the special elections in Georgia and Iowa on Tuesday.
On Tuesday, Democrats are aiming to flip two Republican-leaning state Senate seats in a bid to continue their momentum in this year’s special elections. Voters in Iowa and Georgia are heading to the polls to fill vacancies left by Republican senators. The Iowa election holds particular significance since it could impact Republican control of the […]
DNC increases involvement in Iowa for state Senate special election
DNC Mobilizes for Iowa Senate Special Election The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is ramping up its efforts in Iowa as the special election for the state Senate approaches. This election features Democratic candidate Catelyn Dray against Republican Christopher Proche. In preparation, the DNC is deploying a large volunteer force—over 30,000 people—as part of their “Get […]
Ways to view Iowa State and Kansas State in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic
College football is back, kicking off the 2025 season with the AER Lingus College Football Classic today. This year’s match features two Big 12 teams—No. 17 Kansas and No. 22 Iowa State—fighting for early ranking advantages. It’s the first time these rivals are meeting this season. Last year, Iowa made it to the Big 12 […]
Wisconsin lawmaker shares experience of reuniting with child he saved from an Iowa accident
Heroic Rescue on Iowa Freeway Rep. Derrick Van Orden from Wisconsin, along with bystanders, played a vital role in saving an injured 11-year-old boy following a severe accident on an Iowa freeway. The scene was dramatic and tense. Van Orden, who was in Hawkeye visiting family on a poignant anniversary, witnessed the minivan crash into […]
Former coach at a leading Iowa gymnastics school, Sean Gardner, taken into custody for child pornography charges years after initial sexual abuse allegations.
Arrest of Former Gymnastics Coach Amid Child Pornography Charges The former coach of the renowned Iowa Youth Gymnastics Academy, notable for its Olympic athletes, has been arrested for possessing child pornography, just years after facing accusations of sexually assaulting young gymnasts. Sean Gardner, 38, was taken into custody by the FBI following a raid on […]
Wisconsin Representative Van Orden aids 11-year-old boy in Iowa highway accident
Highway Crash Heroics in Iowa Representative Derrick Van Orden from Wisconsin recounted a frightening highway accident he witnessed this past weekend while traveling to Iowa with his family. He described how he couldn’t believe what he saw in his rearview mirror. “I was watching a Dodge Grand Minivan veer off the road at around 70 […]