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Sarah Palin Coming to Des Moines

Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition announced that former Alaska Governor and Vice Presidential Nominee Sarah Palin will speak at their banquet on 11/9/13.

Branstad Administration Weekly Press Conference Live (10/13/13 – 9:00a)

Watch Iowa Governor Terry Branstad’s weekly press conference live on 10/13/13 at 9:00a held at the Iowa State Capitol building.

Scott County Young Republican Night at St. Ambrose University

Scott County Republicans in conjunction with the St. Ambrose College Republicans are holding a Young Republican Night at St. Ambrose University on 10/15/13.

Congressman Tim Huelskamp Stands Firm on Government Shutdown

Congressman Tim Huelskamp (R-Kansas) defended House Republicans’ stand on the partial government shutdown with Bob Schieffer of CBS News on Face the Nation.

Needed: A Few Good Citizen Journalists to Expand State Political Coverage

Looking for a few citizen journalists in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota & Wisconsin.

Americans for Prosperity-Iowa Calls for Entitlement Reforms on Debt Ceiling Increase

Americans for Prosperity-Iowa encouraged Iowa’s congressional delegation to cut spending by $1 for every $1 the debt ceiling is raised.

Joni Ernst Raises $250 K in Third Quarter

Iowa State Senator Joni Ernst (R-Red Oak) raised $250,000 in the 3rd Quarter of 2013 for her U.S. Senate campaign.

New Bill Fights Obamacare’s Hidden Abortion Surcharge

SBA List called on Congress to immediately pass the Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act introduced today by Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ).

Sam Clovis Continues to Build Grassroots Strength

Sam Clovis, Republican candidate for Iowa’s open U.S. Senate Seat, announces 100 more County Co-Captains have joined his campaign.

Iowa GOP Chair Calls Nominating Convention for Iowa Senate District 13

Iowa GOP Chair A.J. Spiker called a nominating convention for Iowa Senate District 13 for Thursday, October 17, 2013 at 7:00p at the American Legion Hall in Indianola, IA.

Republican Party of Iowa Announces 2014 Caucus Time

Republican Party of Iowa in a joint effort with Iowa Democratic Party sets time for 7:00pm on January 21, 2014.

Branstad Sets Iowa Senate District 13 Special Election for Nov. 19

Gov. Terry E. Branstad today establishing Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013, as the special election date in Iowa Senate District 13, which became vacant following Sen. Kent Sorenson’s resignation.

ShePAC Endorses Joni Ernst in Iowa’s U.S. Senate Race

The influential conservative women’s organization ShePAC made their first endorsement in 2014, endorsing Joni Ernst in Iowa’s U.S. Senate race.

Americans for Prosperity to Host 1st Iowa GOP Senate Debate

Americans for Prosperity-Iowa will host the 1st Iowa GOP Senate Debate on October 23 at 7:00p on the campus of Drake University.

Walt Rogers Enters Iowa 1st Congressional District Race

State Representative Walt Rogers (R-Cedar Falls) joins the Republican field in the Iowa 1st Congressional District Race.

Common Core Math Standards Won’t Prepare Students for STEM

Pioneer Institute paper states that the Common Core State Standards won’t prepare high school graduates to pursue four-year degrees in STEM fields.