Campaign News

April 26, 2008 - Delegates gathered in Boone on Saturday, April 26 for the 4^th District Convention.  The Kurt Meyer for Congress Campaign had a significant presence at the convention with the Campaign Mobile serving as outdoor hospitality suite.  We served hundreds of delegates coffee, brownies and water as they worked their way through the conference agenda.

April 19, 2008 - Kurt Meyer enjoyed coffee and points-of-view with Democrats in Estherville on April 19.  Saturday morning at the HyVee is the place to be if you want to plug into a good political discussion!

On Sunday April 6, Mark and Joy Newcom and Gail Sunner hosted gatherings for Kurt in Forest City and Mason City.  We have held numerous house parties in the district and several outside.  They are a great way for Kurt to both get acquainted with voters and to raise funds to support the campaign.  If you are interested in hosting a gathering, please contact Emily Caponetti at

March 21, 2008 - The Mitchell County Democratic Central Committee voted un-animously at their regular meeting in March to endorse Kurt Meyer for Congress and accompanied their endorsement with a $500 campaign contribution.  Kurt is seeking to become the Democratic nominee to oppose Tom Latham in the fall. 

March 20, 2008 - The Kurt Meyer for Congress campaign set out to have a presence in all 28 counties Sat., March 15th when County Conventions were held.  Why?  Because in each and every corner of the 4th district, people are hungering for change.  And not merely incremental change, but rather transformational change. 

Democrat Kurt Meyer filed to run for Congress in Iowa’s 4th Congressional District on Tuesday March 4, 2008. Kurt Meyer, a non-profit executive and Mitchell county resident commented “We intend to ‘March Forth’ to victory,” as he handed over his signed petitions to Iowa Secretary of State Michael Mauro. He became the first candidate to file nomination papers for the office currently held by Tom Latham.

Mason City, Iowa---Fifth generation Iowan Kurt Meyer stood with his family and friends today to announce his plans to run for Congress in Iowa’s Fourth Congressional District. Meyer and his family were joined by supporters, community leaders and local activists who are eager for a change in direction. State representative Mark Kuhn introduced Meyer, praising his environmental protection efforts and community activism.

On February 12, Kurt Meyer met with members of the Democratic Caucus at the State Legislature to announce his plans to run for Congress in Iowa's Fourth Congressional District. Representative Mark Kuhn introduced Meyer praising his environmental protection efforts and his community activism.

Warren County, Story County and Boone County Democrats all held soup suppers during February and Kurt Meyer enjoyed them all.  Good food, new friends and supporting local Democratic efforts - what could be better!