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Cash dash begins as Iowa congressional candidates start off 2024 election year

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8 months ago

February 6, 2024

The money race has officially kicked off as Iowa’s congressional candidates gear up for this year’s November election, filings with the Federal Election Commission show.

The reports, which cover fundraising during the final three months of 2023, were released Jan. 31. They show Democrats in two of Iowa’s four districts raising money competitively alongside Republicans as the party looks to claw back seats in Congress after ceding full control in 2022.

Democrats Christina Bohannan and Lanon Baccam raised more money during that time period than the sitting Republican incumbents they’re challenging, although the Republicans still have amassed more money in the bank.

Bohannan, an Iowa City law professor and former state legislator, is running against Republican U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks in the 1^st congressional district. She raised about $652,000 compared to Miller-Meeks’ $475,000.

And Baccam, a veteran and former U.S. Department of Agriculture official, is challenging Republican U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn in the 3^rd District. He raised about $507,000 compared to Nunn’s $426,000.

Democrat Melissa Vine, a nonprofit leader, has also announced she will run in the 3^rd District. But Vine reported raising far less money: about $52,000.

Experts say they expect it will be difficult for Democrats to flip the seats.

Elections analysts at the Cook Political Report rate the 3^rd District contest as “lean” Republican, saying the designation means the race is considered competitive, but Republicans have an advantage.

Nunn won the district over Democratic incumbent Cindy Axne by a fraction of a percentage point in 2022.

Cook Political Report rates the 1^st District race as a “likely” Republican win, saying it is not considered competitive at this point, but it has the potential to become so.

This is the second time Bohannan has challenged Miller-Meeks. She lost the seat by about 7 percentage points in 2022.

Iowa’s U.S. Senators are not up for re-election this year.

Here’s a look at how much the candidates reported raising and spending during the final three months of 2023, plus how much they have in the bank going into this election year.

The tally does not include candidates who may have declared their intention to run but who have not raised enough money to require filing with the FEC.

1st Congressional District

Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R, incumbent)

Raised: $475,223
Spent: $274,732
Cash an hand: $1,584,775

Christina Bohannan (D)

Raised: $652,231
Spent: $164,060
Cash an hand: $1,124,758

2nd Congressional District

Ashley Hinson (R, incumbent)

Raised: $558,234
Spent: $428,357
Cash an hand: $1,440,946

Sarah Corkery (D)

Raised: $50,643
Spent: $14,641
Cash an hand: $36,002

3rd Congressional District

Zach Nunn (R, incumbent)

Raised: $426,081
Spent: $234,140
Cash an hand: $1,594,585

Lanon Baccam (D)

Raised: $507,307
Spent: $62,786
Cash an hand: $444,520

Melissa Vine (D)

Raised: $52,674
Spent: $6,112
Cash an hand: $46,562

4th Congressional District

Randy Feenstra (R, incumbent)

Raised: $600,986
Spent: $226,667
Cash an hand: $2,043,532

Ryan Melton (D)

Raised: $12,027
Spent: $8,428
Cash an hand: $10,636

Brianne Pfannenstiel is the chief politics reporter for the Register. Reach her at bpfann@dmreg.com or 515-284-8244. Follow her on Twitter at @brianneDMR.

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Fatal crash on I-35 in Iowa

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4 hours ago

October 13, 2024

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NORTHWOOD, Iowa (KTTC) – One person is dead after a single-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon in Worth County.

According to Iowa State Patrol, around 1:45 p.m., a vehicle was traveling southbound on Interstate 35 in Worth County near the 208-exit ramp. The driver lost control of the vehicle, went into the median, through the cable barrier and struck the bridge pillar.

The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Updating Iowa State rankings in college football polls ahead of UCF matchup

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12 hours ago

October 13, 2024

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Updating Iowa State rankings in college football polls ahead of UCF matchup

The latest college football polls have been released, and Iowa State keeps moving up.

Iowa State improved to 6-0 after beating West Virginia 28-16 on Saturday in Morgantown.

The Cyclones are now set for a matchup at home vs. UCF on Saturday, Oct. 19.

Iowa State rankings update

Where did Iowa State land?

On Sunday, Iowa State checked in at No. 12 in USATODAY US LBM coaches poll. Previously, the Cyclones were No. 13.

Iowa State climbed up to No. 9 in the newest AP Top 25 college football poll. Last week, the Cyclones were No. 11.

US LBM Coaches Poll

Here is a look at the new US LBM college football coaches poll top 25.

Texas
Oregon
Penn State
Georgia
Ohio State
Miami (Fla.)
Alabama
LSU
Clemson
Tennessee
Notre Dame
Iowa State
BYU
Texas A&M
Ole Miss
Missouri
Kansas State
Indiana
Boise State
Pittsburgh
Illinois
Michigan
SMU
Army West Point
Nebraska

Schools Dropped Out

No. 16 Oklahoma; No. 17 Utah

Others Receiving Votes

Oklahoma 81; Arizona State 49; Navy 37; Utah 31; Vanderbilt 26; Syracuse 13; UNLV 12; Iowa 12; Texas Tech 9; Liberty 9; Washington State 8; Memphis 4; Louisville 4; James Madison 3; Tulane 2

AP Poll

Here is a look at the new Associated Press college football poll top 25

Texas
Oregon
Penn State
Ohio State
Georgia
Miami (Fla.)
Alabama
LSU
Iowa State
Clemson
Tennessee
Notre Dame
BYU
Texas A&M
Boise State
Indiana
Kansas State
Ole Miss
Missouri
PIttsburgh
SMU
Illinois
Army West Point
Michigan
Navy

OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES:

Vanderbilt 68, Nebraska 62, Arizona St. 39, Oklahoma 36, Washington St. 32, Iowa 29, Texas Tech 18, Syracuse 13, Arkansas 13, Utah 7, Louisville 6, Southern Cal 5, Liberty 2, UNLV 1.

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Becht, Hansen lead No. 11 Iowa State over West Virginia 28-16 for first 6-0 start since 1938

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19 hours ago

October 13, 2024

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Becht, Hansen lead No. 11 Iowa State over West Virginia 28-16 for first 6-0 start since 1938

Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht believes the Cyclones have yet to hit their peak during their best start in 86 years.

Carson Hansen rushed for three scores, Becht threw a touchdown pass and No. 11 Iowa State beat West Virginia 28-16 on Saturday night.

The Cyclones (6-0, 3-0 Big 12) opened the season with six wins for the first time since 1938.

“I feel like we haven’t even played our best game yet as a whole — special teams, defense, and offense,” Becht said. The goal is “finding ways to get better each and every single week, and our mindset is just 0-0 and trying to win that next game.”

Iowa State forged a first-place tie in the league with BYU and idle Texas Tech.

The Cyclones broke open a close game by scoring two touchdowns after intercepting West Virginia’s Garrett Greene in the second half.

Becht found Eli Green on passes of 12 and 34 yards on consecutive plays to set up the Cyclones at the West Virginia 17. A third-down holding call on West Virginia cornerback Ayden Garnes gave Iowa State first-and-goal at the 3, and Hansen scored on the next play for a 21-10 lead early in the fourth quarter.

Jontez Williams made his third interception of the season on West Virginia’s next drive, and Iowa State took over at the Mountaineers’ 34. Hansen ran for 20 yards on the ensuing drive, capped by his 2-yard scoring run for a 28-10 lead with 4:42 left.

Hansen, a sophomore who also scored on an 11-yard run in the second quarter, finished with 96 rushing yards, one shy of the career high he set last week against Baylor. He ran for a total of 67 yards during an injury-filled freshman season.

“For him to consistently play the way he has the last couple of weeks, it’s awesome to watch,” Becht said.

West Virginia (3-3, 2-1) was held to 148 rushing yards against the league’s top defense after amassing 389 yards on the ground a week ago at Oklahoma State. The Mountaineers were hurt by several high snaps that threw off their timing and runs parallel to the line of scrimmage that lost yardage.

“In the second half, when it was winning time, we didn’t win,” said West Virginia coach Neal Brown. “We struggled to get into a rhythm.”

Becht completed 18 of 26 passes for 265 yards, including a 60-yard scoring toss to Jaylin Noel in blown coverage in the second quarter.

Becht’s father, Anthony, was honored on the field after the first quarter for his induction into the West Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. He played tight end for the Mountaineers from 1996-99 and 11 seasons in the NFL.

“You couldn’t ask for a greater night for his family,” Iowa State coach Matt Campbell said.

Rocco Becht said he wished he could have been there with his dad, “but I had bigger things going on trying to win this game.”

Jahiem White had an 8-yard scoring run and a 10-yard TD catch for West Virginia. Greene finished 18 of 32 for 206 yards.

Iowa State: The Cyclones answered the challenge on both sides of the ball in winning their seventh straight road game. Becht played smart and efficient, and the nation’s sixth-best scoring defense was stout again.

West Virginia: The Mountaineers many too many mistakes at key times and now have lost eight consecutive games to ranked opponents.

Iowa State might have a tough time moving up when the AP poll comes out on Sunday. The Cyclones were tied at No. 11 with Notre Dame, which beat Stanford 49-7.

Iowa State: Hosts UCF on Saturday night.

West Virginia: Hosts No. 18 Kansas State on Saturday night.

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