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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to Speak in West Des Moines

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will join a lineup of speakers at The FAMiLY Leadership Summit at the Ron Pearson Center in West Des Moines on July 17, 2020.

Episode 100: A Conversation With Bill Schafer

Shane Vander Hart spoke to Col. Bill Schafer (U.S. Army, ret.) about his campaign for the Republican nomination in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District.

Schilling Says Miller-Meeks Should Endorse Heartbeat Bill or Drop-Out

Schilling: “The Republican Party is a party that defends life… If Miller-Meeks can’t do that, she needs to step aside for lying so egregiously on such an important issue.”

U.S. House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy Endorses Mariannette Miller-Meeks

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., announced his support for State Senator Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ congressional campaign on Monday.

Churches in Iowa Worshipping Online During COVID-19 (Final Update)

While churches in Iowa can now start to physically meet as the COVID-19 restriction was lifted, many churches are still offering services online.

Four Former Members of Iowa’s Congressional Delegation Endorse David Young

Former U.S. Reps. Tom Latham, Greg Ganske, Jim Ross Lightfoot, and Tom Tauke endorse David Young in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District race.

Iowa Sees Uptick in Initial Unemployment Claims

Iowa saw 28,827 file an initial claim for unemployment last week, a slight uptick in claims from the previous week. 170,990 remain on unemployment.

Poll: Iowans, Is Your Church Physically Meeting for Worship?

Iowans, Caffeinated Thoughts would like to know if your church is meeting physically this Sunday for worship and how you will implement public health guidance.

Listen: Cindy Axne Holds COVID-19 Tele-Town Hall

U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne hosted a telephone town hall to update residents of Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District on help available during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Listen: Joni Ernst Holds Tele-Town Hall with John Thune on COVID-19

U.S. Senators Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, and John Thune, R-S.D., held a tele-town hall with Siouxland and other northwest Iowa constituents about the federal response to COVID-19.

David Young Backed by 34 Current and Former Legislators in Iowa 3rd CD Race

David Young, Republican candidate for Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District, announced the endorsement of 34 current and former Iowa legislators.

Study: Since Common Core Adoption, Nation Sees Historic Dip in Math and Reading Scores

A Pioneer Institute study shows reading and math scores for NAEP and other assessments saw historic declines since the implementation of Common Core.

Iowa Legislature Extends Suspension of Session Through May 15

Iowa House and Senate leadership announced they would extend the suspension of the legislative session through May 15 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

With Increased Testing, Iowa Sees Over 5,000 COVID-19 Cases

The Iowa Department of Public Health reports 648 positive COVID-19 tests and five deaths for a total of 5,092 positive cases in 85 counties and 112 deaths.

Ernst, Grassley Support Relief for Local Media During COVID-19 Pandemic

Iowa’s U.S. Senators Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley called for relief for local newspapers, radio stations, and TV stations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pate Expands Fast Track System for Business Filings

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate transitioned six types of business filings into the Fast Track Filing system to make managing them easier for businesses.