Shane Vander Hart

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Shane Vander Hart is the founder and editor of Caffeinated Thoughts.

Poll: Young Leads Axne In Tight Race in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District

David Young holds a slim lead over incumbent U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne according to an internal poll of Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District.

Video: South Dakota Means Business

South Dakota’s new ad campaign targets Minnesota businesses that have been burdened by recent government overreach and unprecedented regulation.

Pompeo in Iowa Discusses How His Faith Impacts His Work as Secretary of State

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo: “God has entrusted this position to me for this time. And I feel every day the duty to honor that calling.”

Reynolds Says Iowa Schools Must Prioritize In-Person Instruction When Reopening

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds: “Schools must prioritize in-person learning for core academic subjects, including science, math, reading, and social studies.”

Iowa’s Registered Voters Will Receive Absentee Ballot Request Forms in the Mail

Iowa’s Legislative Council unanimously approved Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate’s plan to mail absentee ballot request forms to all registered voters for the general election.

Friday Five Items of Good News (Vol. 10)

Every Friday, Shane Vander Hart shares five items of good news or inspiring stories from the week to end the work week on a positive note.

Poll: Iowans Age 50 and Older Support Absentee Voting

An AARP poll shows 69% of Iowans 50+ supported the Iowa Secretary of State sending absentee ballot request forms to all registered voters, 63% support counties doing the same.

Vander Hart: Bari Weiss, Illiberalism, and the Danger of Living in Silos

Shane Vander Hart: Bari Weiss’ resignation from the New York Times reveals the illiberalism and silo culture on the left, the right needs to remember it is not immune.

Reynolds Says New COVID-19 Cases Primarily Among Young Adults

The average age of Iowans testing positive for COVID-19 in hotspot counties is between 21-years-of-age and 24-years-of-age.

State Auditor Rob Sand Says Test Iowa Reporting Process Is Illegal, Risky

State Auditor Rob Sand’s office released a report alleging that the Test Iowa reporting process is illegal and causes “needless risk.”

Report: One in Three Practicing Christians Did Not Stream Worship Services During Pandemic

According to a Barna Group report 32 percent of practicing Christians did not stream a worship service online during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ernst Campaign Ad Calls Greenfield a Liar Over Special Interest Money Claims

A new Ernst campaign ad says that Theresa Greenfield lied about taking special interest money. They ask, ‘what else is she lying about?’

SBA List Endorses Miller-Meeks in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District race

SBA List endorsed Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District race over the Democratic nominee Rita Hart.

Vander Hart: Trump’s Complaint About Higher Ed Is On Target, His Remedy Is Not

Shane Vander Hart: We don’t need the federal government to select winners and losers among colleges and be the arbiters of what is considered propaganda.

Iowa GOP, NRSC Attacks Greenfield’s Real Estate Record

Iowa GOP says while Theresa Greenfield touts her record as a small business owner “in reality, she was a real estate executive with a disastrous record.”

Iowa Churches and Faith-Based Orgs Among Those Receiving PPP Loans

In Iowa, 69 churches, nine denominational offices, and seven faith-based organizations received a Payroll Protection Program loan of more than $150,000.