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BOB KRESSIG
Iowa House Representative Making A Difference
GOP BROKEN PROMISES; IOWA HEADED IN WRONG DIRECTION
• Instead of listening and working to improve life for everyday Iowans, Republicans stacked the deck against them.
• Instead of raising family incomes like they promised, Republicans lowered wages for 65,000 Iowans.
• Instead of making sure every kid gets a great education, they shortchanged public schools again this year with the third lowest increase in history then blamed teachers for the state’s budget problems.
• Instead of keeping health care affordable, Republicans cut a woman’s access to health care for cancer screenings, STD test, and birth control. They also passed a 20 week abortion ban without exceptions for rape, incest, or even health of the mother.
• Instead of keeping higher education and job training affordable to build our skilled workforce, Republicans raised tuition on students attending our state universities and community colleges.
• Instead of working together with dedicated public servants like firefighters, police officers, and teachers, Republicans took away their rights and their voice in the workplace.
• Instead of making it easier for Iowans to vote, Republicans created more hurdles and less time for Iowans to cast their vote.
CAPITOL WORK
Republican lawmakers ignored the concerns of Iowans this session and broke their promise to create jobs and raise family incomes. While rewarding the special interests and out-of-state corporations, the GOP stacked the deck against everyday Iowans who are working hard but still not getting ahead. Democrats will keep listening to Iowans, hold Republican politicians accountable, and fight to build an economy that works for all Iowa families.
Former State Representative Dan Muhlbauer and his wife Patti
Former State Representative Dan Muhlbauer and his wife Patti made a visit to the Iowa Capitol on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. Pictured with them are Representatives Rick Olson, Beth Wessel-Kroeschell, Bob Kressig, Sharon Steckman, Phyllis Thede, Ako Abdul-Samad, and Marti Anderson.
University of Iowa students
On Tuesday, March 27th University of Iowa students visited The Capitol and met with Representative Smith, Representative Brown-Powers and Representative Kressig for University of Iowa Day on the Hill.
Sally Timmer and guests of Cedar Falls
Sally Timmer and guests of Cedar Falls visited The Capitol on Monday, March 26th for ‘The Alzheimer’s Association’s Day on the Hill’.
Bob and Carolyn Door
Bob Dorr and Carolyn Dorr made it to the Capitol on Monday, March 26th to be recognized for Bob’s lifetime of work with music. Bob had several people at the Capitol thanking him for his work with music. I know my wife and I have truly enjoyed listening and dancing to the Blue Band. Check out the tie Bob has on!
Community College
On Monday, March 5th Representatives Bob Kressig, Timi Brown-Powers, and Ras Smith met with Dr. Linda Allen, President of Hawkeye Community College, and staff on community college day at the Capital.
Members of the Rolling Panthers
Members of ‘The Rolling Panthers’, an adapted sports team from UNI for players 13 years old and younger visited The Capitol on Monday, March 12th 2018.
Community College
On Monday, March 5th Representatives Bob Kressig, Timi Brown-Powers, and Ras Smith met with Dr. Linda Allen, President of Hawkeye Community College, and staff on community college day at the Capital.
UAW Members
UAW members visited the Capitol on Tuesday, March 6th to talk to legislators about issues impacting them.
American Council Exchange Students
American Council Exchange Students visited the Capitol on Tuesday, March 6th to learn more about the legislative process in Iowa.
National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors
Wednesday, March 7, 2018, Representatives Kressig and Smith welcomed members of National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors to the Iowa State Capitol.
Iowa Credit Unions
Over 600 members and employees of Iowas Credit Unions visited the Capitol on Wednesday, March 7 to discuss the services they provide to communities across the state, and advocate against the proposed legislation to increase taxes on credit unions.
Bob Kressig speaking at the Iowa Credit Unions rally
Representative Kressig had the opportunity to speak at a credit union rally on March 7 at the State Historical building to help ignite the conversation about the proposed legislation that would increase taxes on credit unions.
Members of Americorp working with Green Iowa
On February 28, 2018, Representative Brown-Powers and Representative Kressig met Carmen Finken and Ashley Craft who are members of Americorps working with Green Iowa.
Black Hawk, Bremer and Butler Counties 4H Members
On February 28, 2018, Representative Brown-Powers and Representative Kressig met with 4-H members from Bremer, Black Hawk, and Butler counties.
Members of NAMI
On February 21 members of The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) from Black Hawk County visited the Capitol to advocate for Mental Health awareness in Iowa.
Members of AARP
On Wednesday, February 14, 2018, Representative Kressig welcomed members of AARP to the Iowa Statehouse
Cedar Falls CAPS Center for Advanced Professional Studies
On Wednesday February 14th Representative Kressig welcomed members of the Cedar Falls CAPS (Center for Advanced Professional Studies) to The Capitol. CAPS members learn professional skills and develop networking skills for the workplace
STEM Day
Cedar Falls High School students Shawna Simons, and Miama Boakai, and Jenny Ostrowski, a fellow from the Hygenic lab At The University of Iowa visited the Capitol on February 14th for STEM Day on the hill. The students from CFHS participated in water quality lesson called ‘Field of Streams’
Members of the ‘Swart Dogs’ Robotics team visited the Capitol on Wednesday, February 14th and demonstrated their robotic device that will compete in the IOWA REGIONAL: Robotics Competition on March 22nd – 24th at the UNI Dome and McLeod Center. Visit iafirst.org or email IowaFRC@cfu.net for more information.
Holmes Jr High School
Holmes Jr. High who visited the State Capitol on Tuesday to advocate with policymakers on the importance of After School programming in Iowa schools.
The one and only, Clifford with friends from IPTV
On Tuesday, February 13th, 2018, Representative Bob Kressig welcomed Clifford and his friends from IPTV to the Iowa Statehouse.
Inspiring students from Waterloo West, Waterloo East and Expo
On Tuesday, February 13, 2018, Representatives Bob Kressig and Timi Brown-Powers met with high school students from Waterloo East, Waterloo West and Expo to discuss their involvement in UNI’s TRIO program.
FundTheTrust Event at the Iowa State Capitol
On February 12, 2018, Representatives Bob Kressig and Timi Brown-Powers welcomed IWILL Supporters Roger White, Mike Hennings, and Jerry Hageman for the FundTheTrust Event at the Iowa State Capitol.
Mary Janssen Regional Director for Northeast Iowa
On February 12, Iowa Child Care Resource and Referral breakfast was held at The Capitol.
North Iowa Credit Union
On Tuesday, February 6, 2018, Representative Kressig met with members of North Iowa Credit Union at the Iowa Capitol.
Northeast Iowa Board of Realtors
On Tuesday, February 6, 2018, Representative Kressig welcomed The Northeast Regional Board of Realtors to the Iowa Statehouse.
Waterloo Public Schools
On Tuesday, January 30, 2018, Representatives Timi Brown-Powers, Ras Smith, and Bob Kressig welcomed members from Waterloo Public Schools to the Iowa State Capitol.
Central Rivers AEA
On Wednesday, January 31 Representative Bob Kressig visited with Sam Miller and Karl Kurt from The Central Rivers AEA, who were advocating for public education at the Capitol.
College Democrats of Iowa
On Wednesday, College and Young Democrats of Iowa visited The Capitol for the first annual College Democrat Day on the Hill.
Cedar Falls School Board
On January 30, Representatives Bob Kressig and Timi Brown-Powers welcomed Cedar Falls Community School District Board members and volunteers to The Capitol. They visited to advocate for Cedar Falls public schools.
United Way
On January 30, Representative Kressig welcomed Sheila Baird, President of Cedar Valley United Way, to the Capitol. Sheila was visiting the Capitol as part of United Way’s Day on the Hill.
Tourism Showcase
Tuesday January 30, Representative Bob Kressig joined Tavis Hall, Kim Manning and Samantha Steffensmeier with the Cedar Falls Tourism Bureau at the “This is Iowa” Iowa Tourism Night at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
Welcome to Katie Jerome!
She is my new legislative clerk for the 2018 legislative session and is a December 2017 graduate from UNI in Communications and Public Relations. I look forward to working with her!
Representative Bob Kressig and his Legislative Clerk, Katie Jerome, met with Dr. Nook, President of the University of Northern Iowa at the Board of Regents meeting on January 9, 2018.
Members of the local 838 Veterans group visited The Capitol today, January 17, 2018, for ‘Veterans Day on The Hill’ advocating for Veteran’s needs.
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