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Monday, November 05, 2012  Iowa Governor Branstad and Republican candidate for Iowa 2nd Congressional District campaigned in Ottumwa on Monday

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

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

Monday, August 27, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

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

Friday, May 18, 2012  Two Republican candidates running for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District took part in a debate Friday evening in Moravia.

Sunday, May 13, 2012  Saturday afternoon, Republican candidates running for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District, Dan Dolan and John Archer, both participated at a Tea Party forum in Ottumwa.

Thursday, May 03, 2012  John Archer and Dan Dolan will debate next week.

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.

Saturday, April 14, 2012  Republican candiate for Iowa House District 81 Blake Smith and Republican candidate for U.S. House Seat District 2 held a "Meet and Greet" Saturday afternoon in Ottumwa.

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