09 Aug 2019

Focus on Rural America Heads to the Sky at The Iowa State Fair

By Katy Siddall

ALBIA, IOWA (August 8, 2019) — Today, Focus on Rural America took in the sights and first two of the Des Moines Register Soap Box Speeches at The Iowa State Fair. On Wednesday, three Democratic candidates for President released new proposals to address issues in rural America and provide funding and programs to address hospital shor

02 Jul 2019

Patty Judge and Rep Tim Ryan Tour Golden Grain Energy in Mason City, Iowa

By Katy Siddall

ALBIA, IOWA (July 2, 2019) — Patty Judge, Chair of Focus on Rural America, will join 2020 presidential candidate Representative Tim Ryan to tour Golden Grain Energy LLC in Mason City, Iowa. Judge has served Iowa as Lieutenant Governor and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture and continues to engage in critical election issues.  

11 Jun 2019

Focus on Rural America Chair Patty Judge, Sen Kevin Kinney, and Former Sec Tom Vilsack Call for End to Oil and Gas Waivers

By Katy Siddall

ALBIA, IOWA (June 11, 2019) — Today, Focus on Rural America Chair Patty Judge held a conference-call with press to call on President Trump, during his visit to Iowa, to end the waivers going to the oil and gas industry that exempt them from blending requirements under the Renewable Fuels Standard.

31 May 2019

Patty Judge, Focus on Rural America Chair, Calls on Trump to Fix Empty E15 Charade

By Katy Siddall

ALBIA, IOWA (May 31, 2019) — Today, the Administration announced the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed a rule to allow for year-round sale of E15 — a fuel made with 15-percent renewable ethanol. E15 was a major campaign promise from then-candidate Trump who assured rural Americans he would expand on biofuel investments.

28 May 2019

Rep Tim Ryan, Mayor Hart, Rep Brown-Powers and Will Marshall Discuss Infrastructure Modernization 05/31

By Katy Siddall

WATERLOO, IOWA (May 27, 2019) — 2020 presidential candidate Representative Tim Ryan will discuss modernization of America's infrastructure with Waterloo Mayor Quentin Hart, State Representative Timi Brown-Powers, and Progressive Policy Institute President Will Marshall.

23 May 2019

Patty Judge and Sen Kirsten Gillibrand Tour Ethanol Plant in Gowrie, Iowa

By Katy Siddall

ALBIA, IOWA (May 23, 2019) — Focus on Rural America Chair Patty Judge will join 2020 presidential candidate Senator Kirsten Gillibrand to tour POET Biorefining in Gowrie, Iowa. Judge has served Iowa as Lieutenant Governor and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture and continues to engage in critical election issues.  

23 May 2019

Rep Tim Ryan, Mayor Quentin Hart, Rep Timi Brown-Powers, Will Marshall Participate in Infrestructure Discussion

By Katy Siddall

WATERLOO, IOWA (May 23, 2019) — 2020 presidential candidate Representative Tim Ryan will discuss modernization of America's infrastructure with Waterloo Mayor Quentin Hart, Rep Timi Brown-Powers, and Progressive Policy Institute President Will Marshall.

Date: Friday, May 31, 2019  Location: Van G. Miller Adult Learning Center  120 Jefferson Street, Waterloo, IA 50701   Time: 8:30-9:30AM CDT  RSVP to katy@linkstrategies.com  

19 May 2019

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio Tours Ethanol Plant with Former Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack

By Katy Siddall

 

17 May 2019

Patty Judge, Focus on Rural America Chair, Calls for Stable Trade Policy

By Katy Siddall

ALBIA, IOWA (May 16, 2019) — Today, Patty Judge, Focus on Rural America Chair and former Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Agriculture for the state of Iowa, held a press call with Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price and former candidate for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Tim Gannon.

15 May 2019

Patty Judge, Focus on Rural America Chair, to Hold Press Call on Impact of Trump Trade War on Iowa Farmers

By Katy Siddall

ALBIA, IOWA (May 15, 2019) — Tomorrow, Thursday May 16, at 1PM CDT, Patty Judge will host a press call to discuss the severe impact that President Trump’s ongoing trade-war is inflicting on Iowa farmers, rural communities, and the agriculture economy.

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