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Iowa Legislature Extends Suspension of Session

Iowa House and Senate leadership announced that the suspension of the legislative session will be extended until at least April 30 due to COVID-19.

Iowa Department of Public Health Reports 66 New COVID-19 Cases, Two Deaths

The Iowa Department of Public Health reports 66 additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19 and two deaths. There are 614 positive cases in the state.

Since COVID-19 Surge, Almost 97,000 Iowans Filed Unemployment Claims

Since Gov. Kim Reynolds’ initial public health emergency declaration that saw many businesses close, 96,915 Iowans have filed for unemployment.

Episode 97: Tony Perkins Discusses the Persecution of Christians in Nigeria

Our host, Shane Vander Hart, and Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council, discuss the persecution of Christians in Nigeria.

Iowa Department of Public Health Reports 52 New COVID-19 Cases, Two Deaths

The Iowa Department of Public Health reports 52 additional positive cases of COVID-19 and two deaths. The state now has 549 cases and nine deaths.

Iowa Secretary of State Office to Mail Absentee Ballot Request to Every Registered Voter

The Iowa Secretary of State’s office plans to mail an absentee ballot request form to every active registered voter in the state ahead of June 2 primary.

Iowa Department of Public Health Reports 73 Additional COVID-19 Cases, One Death

The Iowa Department of Public Health reports that the state now has 497 cases of COVID-19 in 58 counties and seven COVID-19 related deaths.

Iowa Dept. of Public Health Announce 88 New COVID-19 Cases, Two Deaths

The Iowa Department of Public Health reports Iowa has 424 recorded cases in 56 counties with 6,162 negative tests, and six COVID-19 related deaths.

Iowa Dept. of Public Health Announces 102 New COVID-19 Cases, One Death Over Weekend

The state of Iowa now has a total of 336 COVID-19 cases, four deaths, and 5,013 negative tests to date the Iowa Department of Public Health announced.

Republican Party of Iowa Opts to Conduct District Conventions By Mail-In Ballot

The Republican Party of Iowa announced district conventions scheduled for Saturday, April 25th will not convene due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Iowa Department of Public Health Reports Two COVID-19 Associated Deaths, 56 New Cases

The Iowa Department of Public Health has been notified of 56 additional positive COVID-19 cases for a total of 235 positive cases and two additional deaths.

Iowa Sees Over 41,000 Unemployment Claims Due to COVID-19 Surge

The U.S. Department of Labor announced that during the week of March 15-21, 2020, 41,890 people who work in Iowa filed unemployment insurance claims.

Ashley Hinson Announces 450 Grassroots Leaders Backing Her Campaign

Ashley Hinson, Republican candidate inn Iowa’s 1st Congressional District’s race, announced the support of more than 450 grassroots leaders.

Iowa House Speaker Calls On Democrats to Stop Politicizing COVID-19

Speaker Pat Grassley called on Iowa Democrats and Better Democracy PAC to suspend fundraising using the public health emergency to attack Republicans.

First COVID-19 Death Confirmed in Iowa

The Iowa Department of Public Health learned of the first death associated with novel coronavirus (COVID-19), an elderly resident of Dubuque County.

State Objection Panel Upholds One Challenge, Dismisses Others

Nine candidates saw a challenge to their nominating petition signatures for the June primary, the State Objection Panel only upheld one of the challenges.