Josh Turek kicks off 'Home Stretch' tour in Mason City on Thursday ROBIN McCLELLAND Mason Cty Globe Gazette Oct 17, 2026 9 hrs ago 0 × ROBIN McCLELLAND Globe Gazette Iowa candidate for Senate, Josh Turek, was greeted by a raucous crowd at Lorado's in Mason City on Thursday evening. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Democratic U.S. Senate candidate state Rep. Josh Turek brought his campaign to Lorados Bar and Grill in Mason City on Thursday evening.kAm%96 r@F?4:= q=F77D DE2E6 =2H>2<6C AC@>:D6D E@ 7:89E 7@C H@C<:?8 72>:=:6D 2?5 C6DE@C6 3:A2CE:D2? 4@@A6C2E:@? :? 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WATCH NOW: Josh Turek campaigns in Mason City Iowa candidate for Senate, Josh Turek, was greeted by a raucous crowd at Lorado's in Mason City on Thursday evening.
