While much of the political discussion last week surrounded Iowa and it's first in the nation caucus there was a small, yet important election that was rarely covered.  As the CNNs and Fox News shows and other non-stop cable news channels have since packed their vans and are now focusing on "Super Tuesday" and whether Barack can bet Hillary, there was a much (much) smaller battle that recently took place in the frozen corn fields of Iowa that barely received any coverage.

This last Monday, after many campaign promises, debates, town hall meetings, and baby kissing, Iowa voted their conscience electing me to serve as the new Cedar Rapids Ineta president for 2008, proving once again that negative campaigning and accepting money from lobbyists does not resonate with the ethical voters of Iowa.

To those of you who voted for me and supported me during this tough campaign season, thank you.  To my wife who has been at my side during the arduous process, the late night strategy sessions, and the countless debate preparations, thank you.  To my loyal volunteers who stood in battle with me for a cause that we truly believe in, thank you.

It is truly an honor to server you in 2008 and I look forward to it.

Tim Barcz

CRIneta President