Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties

First time in a long time

3 candidates hope to earn GOP's nod in Iowa House District 3

Local Republicans might do a double take when they fill out their ballots in the June 2 primary election.

For the first time since 2002, O'Brien County conservatives have a choice to make in a race for the Iowa House of Representatives. Dennis Bush, Lynn Evans and Mark McHugh are all vying for the GOP's nod in District 3, which includes O'Brien and Cherokee counties as well as parts of Plymouth and Sioux counties.

The three-way primary race is indeed a rarity. Current District 3 Rep. Dan Huseman, R-Aurelia, has held office since 1994 and is retiring at year's end. Redistricting led him to repr...