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Watch: Hart and Miller-Meeks Face Off in Iowa 2nd Congressional District Debate

Iowa Press hosted an Iowa 2nd Congressional District debate between former State Senator Rita Hart and State Senator Mariannette Miller-Meeks.

Vice President Pence to Speak at Faith in Leadership Event in Des Moines

The FAMiLY Leader Foundation will host Vice President Mike Pence for a special event at the Community Choice Credit Union in Des Moines, Iowa on October 1, 2020.

Episode 107: Our Nation’s Addiction Crisis and the Church

On the Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast, Pastor Ron Smedley of Mission Recovery discusses with Shane Vander Hart the addiction crisis our nation faces and how the Church can help.

New Ad: Ernst Highlights Record on Mental Health Support for Farmers

During Suicide Awareness Month, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, released a new ad with Iowan Jill Vrieze, whose brother, a farmer, took his own life.

Iowa Secretary of State Partners with U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate partnered with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to conduct election preparedness exercises for Iowa counties.

Ashley Hinson Releases Fifth Ad in Iowa’s 1st Congressional Race

State Rep. Ashley Hinson, the Republican nominee for Congress in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, released her fifth television ad titled “Nightmare.”

House Sends Axne-Led Child Care Legislation to President’s Desk

U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne’s legislation creates a task force to assist states in the process of implementing background check requirements for child care workers.

Ernst, Grassley to Feds: Stop Fraud, Price-Gouging Targeting Derecho Victims

U.S. Senators Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley: “We will not let scammers and price gougers use this tragedy to raise prices to sky-high levels and thwart Iowans from repairing and rebuilding their homes, businesses and communities.”

Jorgensen Makes Ballot in All Fifty States

The Libertarian ticket of Dr. Jo Jorgensen and Jeremy “Spike” Cohen is now officially on the ballot in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia.

Reynolds Lifts Order Closing Bars for Black Hawk, Dallas, Linn and Polk Counties

Effective at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proclamation permits bars, taverns, wineries, breweries, distilleries, and night clubs to reopen.

Pate Partners With Iowa College Football Coaches on #BeAVoter Initiative

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate partners with the college football coaches from the University of Iowa, Iowa State, Northern Iowa and Drake to promote voter registration and participation.

Hinson Launches Fourth TV Ad in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District Race

Ashley Hinson, the Republican nominee for Congress in Iowa’s First District, released her fourth television ad titled “1-2 Punch.”

Never Forget: The Names of the 9-11 Victims

In remembrance of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, we want to honor those who died by listing their names. Never forget.