Voters in the Newton area will soon get their chance to size up Iowa Second Congressional District candidates Rep. Dave Loebsack and John Archer up close.

This morning, Iowa Public Television and Des Moines Area Community College announced that a live congressional debate will be hosted 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, in the Newton Campus Conference Center Auditorium. The debate will be moderated by IPTV’s Dean Borg.

“The Newton Campus is excited to partner with IPTV to provide this important community service,” said Newton Campus Provost Mary Entz. “We hope that not only our students but local residents will take advantage of this opportunity.”