One less candidate for U.S. Congress in NE Iowa

State Representative Walt Rogers announced Thursday that he is ending his campaign for U.S. Congress in Iowa's First Congressional District, which includes Winneshiek County.  Rogers cancelled a planned Friday morning appearance in Decorah following his announcement.

Rogers said, "It is no secret that running for Congress requires an enormous amount of money, and raising money takes a lot of time.  This week I missed a floor vote in the Iowa House for the first time, in order to attend a campaign fundraiser.  While I thought I could balance running a Congressional campaign and my responsibilities in the Iowa House, it became apparent that I must choose between the two."  Rogers continued, "I am extremely proud of my work in the Iowa House; I believe it is the best place for me to continue to make a positive and immediate impact on the lives of Iowans."
 
Rogers represents a district in Black Hawk County that includes a larger portion of the city of Waterloo.