Kurt Meyer (‘76) runs for U.S. Congress
April 17, 2008
Ellie Meyer (‘09) helps her dad seek seat in Iowa's fourth district
By: Jeanette Muske, Staff Writer
Luther alums have gone on to find success in many fields, and come November 2008, another could succeed as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Kurt Meyer (‘76) is running in Iowa, and his family, including Luther junior Ellie Meyer (‘09), is proudly supporting him.
By Tracy Runneberg — Daily Freeman-Journal Staff Writer
April 18, 2008
After more than 27 years working with non-profit organizations, and running his own company, Kurt Meyer of St. Ansgar, is running for Congress.
Tuesday, April 15
New Hampton, Iowa
Democratic hopeful Kurt Meyer, running for Congress in Iowa's 4th Congressional District, made a brief campaign stop at McShanny's in New Hampton Friday.
Meyer is one of four Democratic candidates seeking to run against Tom Latham in the November election.
According to Meyer, his campaign is committed to meeting with voters throughout the entire 28-county district, "because people are hungry for change in every corner of the 4th district."
Meyer visits Kossuth
By: Mindy Baker, Editor
04/10/2008
ALGONA - After 27 years of working as a consultant and advisor for nonprofit organizations, St. Ansgar native Kurt Meyer has decided to move from the political sidelines into the main arena when he announced in January he would challenge Republican Tom Latham for his congressional seat.
Congressional candidate says new leadership needed
April 8, 2008
St. Ansgar man says no matter what his vote total is, experience of seeking office makes him a winner
By Bob Fenske Of The Summit
FOREST CITY - Before Kurt Meyer could take the plunge to run for Congress, the St. Ansgar man had to accept that regardless of the vote total, he couldn't lose.
Democrat Meyer seeks Latham seat
Mitchell County nonprofit founder to run for Congress
By BILL SHEA, Messenger staff writer
POSTED: February 15, 2008
A man with years of experience in the health and human services fields will announce today that he's seeking the Democratic nomination for Congress in the district that includes Fort Dodge.
Kurt Meyer, of rural Mitchell County, is to launch his candidacy at an event in Mason City.
Meyer would seek universal health care
Congressional candidate: Change is in hearts of Americans
By BILL SHEA, Messenger staff writer
POSTED: March 15, 2008
Achieving universal health care and getting American troops out of Iraq are priorities for congressional candidate Kurt Meyer.
And the Democrat from St. Ansgar believes the people of Iowa's 4th Congressional District and millions of other Americans are prepared to make those changes.
St. Ansgar man runs against Rep. Latham
By Staci Schwickerath, Staff writer
Published: Thursday, April 3, 2008 8:57 AM CDT
Americans are tired of talk and are looking for leaders who take action and produce results, according to Mitchell County native Kurt Meyer.
Meyer, a Democrat from St. Ansgar, is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in the Fourth Congressional District, a position currently held by Republican Tom Latham.
Meyer critical of Latham's voting record
By KEN BLACK, TIMES-REPUBLICAN
March 29, 2008
Kurt Meyer, a Democrat from St. Ansgar, visited Marshalltown Friday, announcing his candidacy for Iowa's 4th Congressional District.
The district is currently represented by Republican Rep. Tom Latham.
"When you are an incumbent, you will be graded on your record," Meyer said. "One of the challenges of my campaign will be to point out what I would have done differently."
State, U.S. races taking shape
By: Charlotte Eby, Capitol News Service
03/15/2008
DES MOINES - Races for Congress and the Iowa Legislature began to take shape after the filing deadline for the June 3 primary election passed on Friday.
