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Hinson Announces More Than 75 Farmers for Ashley

Ashley Hinson, the Republican Nominee for Congress in Iowa’s First Congressional District, announced the endorsement of more than 75 farmers.

Episode 103: How Antifa Operates

Lt. Col. Sargis Sangari discussed with Shane Vander Hart on the Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast how insurgency operations are conducted by groups like Antifa.

Iowa Small Business Owners Raise Questions over Greenfield’s Record of Evicting Small Businesses

Real estate executive and Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, Theresa Greenfield, is coming under pressure from Iowa small business owners.

Iowa GOP: Do Iowa Democrats Agree With Defunding Police?

Do Democratic candidates Theresa Greenfield, Abby Finkenauer, Rita Hart, Cindy Axne, and J.D. Scholten also believe police officers should be defunded?

Iowa GOP Launches ‘Two Faces of Theresa Greenfield’

The Iowa GOP launched “Two Faces of Theresa,” highlighting what they say is Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Theresa Greenfield’s “blatant hypocrisy.”

Polk County Board of Supervisors Lifts Curfew

The Polk County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to rescind the curfew order that required residents to be in their home between 9:00 pm to 5:00 am.

Grassley Blocks Nominees Pending Compliance with Inspector General Protection Statute

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley blocked two nominees until the White House provides adequate reasons for the recent termination of two inspectors general.

Episode 102: Joni Ernst Previews the Iowa U.S. Senate Race

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst previews the general election in Iowa’s U.S. Senate race for Shane Vander Hart on the Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast.

Mattis Offers Sharp Rebuke to Trump’s Handling of Civil Unrest

James Mattis: “Donald Trump is the first president in my lifetime who does not try to unite the American people — does not even pretend to try.”

Iowa Secretary of State: Iowa Shatters June Primary Turnout Record

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announced the state shattered turnout records for a June primary after more than 500,000 voters cast ballots.

Video: Fifth Night of Protests in Des Moines Ends on a Peaceful Note

After hundreds of protesters rallied in front of Iowa’s Governor’s mansion and then marched around the State Capitol the night ended peacefully.

Video & Photos: Rally for George Floyd at Iowa State Capitol

On the fourth day of protests in Des Moines over 1,000 people attended a rally at the Iowa State Capitol in response to death of George Floyd.

Polk County Issues Mandatory Curfew

Due to the outbreak of civil unrest, Polk County issued a mandatory stay-at-home curfew effective immediately from 9:00 pm until 5:00 am.

Video: Des Moines George Floyd Rally and Protesters Clash With Police

Watch the rally for George Floyd in front of the Des Moines Police Department and protestors clash with law enforcement afterward.

House GOP Whip Steve Scalise Endorses Mariannette Miller-Meeks

U.S. House Republican Whip Steve Scalise announced his support today for Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ bid for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District seat.

Sam Clovis Endorses Steve King

Sam Clovis, the former national-co-chair of the Trump-Pence campaign, endorsed U.S. Rep. Steve King in the Iowa 4th Congressional District GOP primary.