Shane Vander Hart

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

Vander Hart: The Three Most Pertinent Facts of the Ahmaud Arbery Shooting

Shane Vander Hart points out that three basic facts of the February 29 shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery undermines the McMichaels’ primary defense claims.

COVID-19 Activity Declines in Eastern Iowa, Increases in Des Moines and Sioux City

Gov. Kim Reynolds said that eastern Iowa had seen decreased viral activity while viral activity picks up in central Iowa and Northwest Iowa.

Reynolds Said She Is Adhering to a Modified Quarantine

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced that she is adhering to a “modified quarantine” due one of Vice President Pence’s staffers present at her White House meeting testing positive for COVID-19.

Vander Hart: Kurovski Would Rather Engage In Hypocritical Attacks Than Tout Her Record

Shane Vander Hart: As a voter, Sara Kurovski’s record and where she stands on issues matters far more to me than her opponent’s view of Trump back in 2015.

Pence Visits With Iowa Faith Leaders About Reopening Churches Following Pandemic

Vice President Mike Pence to Iowa faith leaders: “Even though your pews have been empty, your work has been full, and I couldn’t be more grateful to you.”

Friday Five Items of Good News (Vol. 4)

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.

Creighton Economist Opposes Axne’s Local Government Bailout Plan

Dr. Ernie Goss of Creighton University opposes U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne’s bill to off set local government budgets calling it “a bailout of overspending.”

Reynolds Says Iowa’s Strategy Dealing With COVID-19 Is Shifting

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said with additional data the state is changing it’s strategy in how it approaches COVID-19 to containing and managing.

Space Force Releases First Recruitment Ad

The U.S. Space Force unveiled their first official ad on Wednesday telling potential recruits that maybe their purpose on earth is not on earth.

Reynolds Ends More COVID-19 Business Closures Statewide

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds ended the closures of campgrounds, drive-in movie theaters, tanning facilities, and medical spas statewide. Retail stores closed still in 22 counties can now open.

Celsi Calls Second Amendment A ‘Privilege’

State Senator Claire Celsi tweeted that “gun-toting protestors totally abused their privilege.” Some took exception to the use of “privilege.”

Axne Introduces Bailout Bill for State and Local Governments

U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne, D-Iowa, introduced a bill that would bail out states and local governments with budget shortfalls due to COVID-19.

Pence Coming to Iowa to Meet with Faith Leaders, Participate in Food Supply Round Table

Vice President Mike Pence will travel to the Des Moines Metro area on Friday to meet with Iowa faith leaders and participate in food supply roundtable.

With Additional Testing, Iowa Reports Over 10,000 COVID-19 Cases

Iowa reports 10,111 cases of COVID-19 as testing ramps up. The state also saw its largest number of COVID-19 deaths in one day – 19, for a total of 207.

Reynolds Says Data, Not Politics, Is Behind Decision to Ease Restrictions

Gov. Kim Reynolds said that data, not politics, is behind her decision to ease COVID-19 mitigation restrictions in 77 counties and allow worship services.

Mariannette Miller-Meeks in 2018 Told Voters ‘I Am Pro-Choice’

Mariannette Miller-Meeks, a Republican candidate in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District identified herself as ‘pro-choice’ during a 2018 forum, her campaign says she misspoke.