The Branstad Education Plan: Take 10 Years To Accomplish Nothing

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad in his Condition of the State address on…

Transcript: Governor Terry Branstad’s 2012 Condition of the State Address

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad gave his Condition of the State address this…

Branstad Unveils Legislative Recommendations for Education Reform

Governor Terry Branstad and Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds unveiled their final recommendations…

Iowa’s National Guardsmen Deserve Better

When I joined the Iowa Army National Guard back in 1989 with…

My Top Ten Predictions for 2012

Looking back at my predictions for last year I actually did get…

Branstad, Reynolds announce Excellence in Mentoring Award recipients

(DES MOINES) – The recipients of the 2012 Excellence in Mentoring Award…

Do Iowa’s Students Need Longer School Days?

This is a dreaded subject for students over Christmas break I’m sure,…

Branstad & Reynolds: IRS Approves Housing Relief For Missouri River Flooding Victims

Affordable housing income restrictions waived for flood-impacted residents of Fremont, Harrison, Mils,…

Branstad Administration Puts The Brakes On Education Blueprint’s Teacher Pay Proposal

Mary Stegmeir of The Des Moines Register reported yesterday that Iowa Governor…

Grading Iowa Governor Terry Branstad’s Education Blueprint

By Eric Goranson & Shane Vander Hart with contributions from William Gustoff…

Governor Branstad, Public School Options Only?

I just received something in the mail today from Iowans for Public…

Branstad’s Education Blueprint Marks End of Local Control As We Know It

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad announced his administration’s new education blueprint.  The blueprint…

Iowa Senate Shake-up? Update: Special Election in Iowa Senate District 18 set for November 8th

Credible sources say there is a possibility that State Senator Swati Dandekar…

What Iowa State Patrol Protection for Sarah Palin?

Under The Golden Dome asks whether or not Governor Terry Branstad approved…

Terry Branstad’s Education Summit: A Good Start, Now Let The Hard Work Begin

During Iowa Governor Terry Branstad’s Education Summit, I was struck by the…

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad’s Misguided Praise of Common Core Standards

Those who have read my writing long enough know how I feel…