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Sunday, May 05, 2013  The Fairfield Arts and Convention Center hosted "Proud to Be a Democrat" potluck. Democratic leaders from Iowa critcized Gov. Branstads heathcare plan, and discussed the 2014 elections.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Congressman Loebsack reaches out to small-businesses with Mayor Hranicka in Keosauqua.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Enrollment is back on at the Ottumwa Job Corps center and centers like it around the country.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  The enrollment freeze at Job Corps centers across the country may be lifted.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Job Corps, the SKILLS Act and other issues were discussed at a roundtable meeting on Monday.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Postal Service announces new delivery schedule.

Friday, January 25, 2013  On Monday, Congressman Loebsack will be speaking with members of the community in Ottumwa.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  A trail system in Monroe County has been in discussion for several years and Tuesday Congressman Loebsack met with community members to discuss the first steps that need to be taken to get funding.

Sunday, December 23, 2012  U.S. Representative Dave Loebsack announced Friday that he wants to hear from the community about how the nation should move forward when dealing with the safety of our nation's children.

Saturday, December 22, 2012  Iowa Congressman Dave Loebsack spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives this past week about the defense spending bill and how it will hurt Iowa.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Congressman Dave Loebsack announced today that the deadline to register for the lottery to receive tickets to the 57th Inauguration Ceremony in Washington, D.C. is Friday, December 14 at 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  U.S. Representative Dave Loebsack of Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District went before the House of Representatives Wednesday, pushing for Congress to pass the wind energy production credit.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  With Election Day just six days away, candidates continue to criss-cross the Heartland; trying to persuade voters.

Saturday, September 29, 2012  Congressman Loebsack shows his support for IHCC Business Incubator on Saturday by visiting with those that are involved in the project.

Sunday, July 29, 2012  OFA office officially opened in Ottumwa and Wapello County Democrats are hard at work making phone calls and going door to door for the Obama Campaign