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Kevin Koester

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Iowa 3rd Congressional District: A Tale of Two Counties

Looking at two of the 16 counties in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District can explain Congressman David Young’s loss to his Democratic challenger Cindy Axne.

Fetal Heartbeat Abortion Ban Advances in Iowa House, Survives Funnel

The Iowa House Human Resources Committee passed the fetal heartbeat abortion ban by a 12 to 9 vote just before the second funnel deadline of the 2018 legislative session.

Religious Freedom Restoration Act Advances in Iowa Senate

Iowa’s version of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) survived the first funnel week of the 2018 legislative session. SSB 3171, sponsored by State Senator Julian Garrett (R-Indianola) was passed out of the Iowa Senate Local Government Committee by a 7 to 4 vote.

Iowa Constitutional Amendment Affirming 2nd Amendment Survives Funnel

HJR 13, a “right to keep and bear arms” amendment that would amend the Iowa Constitution to add language affirming the 2nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, passed in the Iowa House Judiciary Committee.

Life At Conception Bill Filed in the Iowa House

State Representative Greg Heartsill (R-Chariton) introduced HF 279, a life at conception bill, into the Iowa House of Representatives, that is co-sponored by 22 lawmakers.

Iowa Legislators Push to End School Start Date Limitation

A bipartisan sponsored bill, House File 13, was introduced in the Iowa House that would eliminate the limitation on when schools could start school.

Branstad, Ernst and Young Stump in Ankeny

Terry Branstad, Kim Reynolds, Joni Ernst, David Young, Reince Priebus, & Mary Mosiman were present s campaign event held at AgriVision in Ankeny, IA.

Caffeinated Thoughts Radio – 9-13-14

Shane Vander Hart & Brian Myers talk with Iowa Secretary of State candidate Paul Pate, State Rep. Kevin Koester and talk about The Scary Guy in Cass County.

Iowa House Oversight Committee Launches Investigation Into Attorney General’s Office

The Iowa House Government Oversight Committee, announced an investigation into the Crime Victim Assistance Division of Attorney General Tom Miller’s office.

Iowa House Passes Webcam Abortion Ban

(Des Moines, IA) The Iowa House passed HF 2175, the webcam abortion…

Bullying Bill Advances in Iowa House

The bullying bill, HSB 196, passed out of the Iowa House Education committee allowing it to survive funnel week. Amendments for the bill are planned.

Which Personhood Bill Should the Iowa Pro-Life Community Support?

Most in the Iowa Pro-Life Community probably don’t realize there has been not one, but two personhood bills filed in the Iowa House.

Personhood Bill Filed in the Iowa House

State Representative Tom Shaw (R-Laurens) filed a personhood bill, House File 138, which would make the abortion of preborn babies murder in Iowa.

The FAMiLY LEADER Endorses Pro-Family Candidates for Iowa Republican Primary

Pleasant Hill, Iowa. – The FAMiLY LEADER announces their endorsements of nine…

Personhood Amendment Filed in Iowa

A House Joint Resolution (HJR 2003) was filed in the Iowa House…

Iowa GOP Night of the Rising Stars

I had the chance to attend the Night of the Rising Stars…