Iowans Received Over $224 Million in Unemployment Benefits

Between unemployment insurance, Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation benefits, and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, Iowans received over $224 million last week.

Ernst Hosts Seventh Tele-Town Hall on COVID-19

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst was joined by Dr. Brooks Jackson from the University of Iowa and Marcie Strouse from the Iowa Association of Health Underwriters.

Matt Whitaker and Sam Clovis Endorse David Young in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District Race

Former Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker and former White House Advisor Sam Clovis endorse David Young in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District Race.

Ernst Calls for End to Taxpayer Funding of Chinese Wet Markets, Wuhan Lab

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst: “Whether it’s the lab in Wuhan or these repulsive wet markets, Iowans shouldn’t be footing the bill for either.”

Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg Endorses David Young in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District Race

David Young, Republican candidate for Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District, announced the endorsement of Iowa’s Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg.

Iowa Dept. of Public Health Reports 181 Additional COVID-19 Cases, Ten Deaths

The Iowa Department of Public Health announced additional 181 cases of COVID-19 and ten deaths making the statewide total to 2,513 cases and 74 deaths.

Iowa Sees Drop in Initial Unemployment Claims

Iowa saw 46,356 people file initial unemployment insurance claims between April 5-11, down from the previous week, and 128,819 filed continuing unemployment insurance claims.

Feenstra Raises Nearly $125,000 in Q1 in Iowa 4th Congressional District Race

State Senator Randy Feenstra raised $122,871 in the first quarter of 2020 from 319 contributors in Iowa’s 4th Congressional District.

Iowa Sec. of State Pate and AARP Encourages Older Iowans to Vote By Mail

Secretary of State Paul Pate and AARP Iowa are calling for older voters in light of the COVID-19 pandemic to vote by mail for the June 2 primary election.

Iowa Secretary of State’s Office Unveils Searchable Database of Remote Notaries

Secretary of State Paul Pate: It’s vital that Iowans are able to continue to conduct important business transactions while maintaining social distancing.

FBI Ignored Early Warnings that Debunked Anti-Trump Dossier was Russian Disinformation

Evidence used to justify invasive surveillance of an American citizen in the FBI’s probe into Russian interference was an example of Russian interference.

Iowa Dept. of Public Health Reports 77 Additional COVID-19 Cases, Seven Deaths

The Iowa Department of Public Health reports 77 additional positive cases of COVID-19 and seven deaths totaling 1,587 cases in 81 counties and 41 deaths.

Iowa Dept. of Public Health Reports 122 Additional COVID-19 Cases, Three Deaths

The Iowa Department of Public Health reports 122 additional positive cases of COVID-19 and three deaths totaling 1,510 cases in 81 counties and 34 deaths.

Iowa Dept. of Public Health Reports 118 Additional COVID-19 Cases, Two Deaths

The Iowa Department of Public Health reports 118 additional positive cases of COVID-19 and two deaths totaling 1,388 cases in 81 counties and 31 deaths.

Miller-Meeks Raises Over $256,000 in First Quarter in Iowa 2nd Congressional District Race

Mariannette Miller-Meeks, a Republican candidate in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District, raised more than $256,000 and reported nearly $400,000 cash on hand.

Episode 99: Constitutional Rights & Camping During COVID-19

Shane Vander Hart gives Gov. Kristi Noem props and speaks with Mark Hancock of TrailLife USA about the National Backyard Campout on April 17, 2020.