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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.

Saturday, December 29, 2012  U.S. Representative Dave Loebsack spoke with KTVO Saturday from Washington, D.C. about the "fiscal cliff" negotiations.

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.

Sunday, December 02, 2012  At the North Hy-Vee in Ottumwa Saturday, the community gathered with U.S. Representative Dave Loebsack to write letters of thanks to the men and women of the U.S. Military serving overseas.

Friday, September 21, 2012  Leaders in the House decided on Thursday that they are going to focus on a number of issues, including the Farm Bill and the Wind Energy Tax Credit, after the November election.

Saturday, September 15, 2012  Congressman Dave Loebsack of Iowa's 2nd Congressional District is teaming up with other representatives to try to force House leadership to bring the proposed Farm Bill up for a vote.

Friday, September 07, 2012  After speaking to a national crowd in Tampa, John Archer talked business and education in Ottumwa Friday.

Thursday, July 05, 2012  With the 4th of July holiday passing on Wednesday, many around the Heartland are reflecting on what veterans have sacrificed for their country.

Monday, July 02, 2012  Recent Congressional legislation has prompted Congressional candidate John Archer to push for simple, easy-to-understand legislation.

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  Congressman Dave Loebsack of the Second District of Iowa holds round table discussion at Van Buren Telephone Company

Monday, April 23, 2012  Two new-comers to politics are vying for the chance to take on democratic incumbent Dave Loebsack for the seat in Iowa's Second Congressional District this fall.

Tuesday, April 03, 2012  Iowa's 2nd Congressional District may see a newcomer to politics on the ballot in November's elections.

Saturday, March 24, 2012  Congressman Loebsack visits CMTEL to discuss the impact broadband has on economic development