Shane Vander Hart

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

Reynolds Encourages Iowa Churches to Reopen Safely and Responsibly

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said that while church leaders are eager to meet, they are aware of the importance to do so in a safe and responsible way.

Friday Five Items of Good News (Vol. 3)

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.

Vander Hart: Addressing Kurovski’s Attack on Enos in the Polk County Supervisor 3 Race

Shane Vander Hart rebuts a campaign flyer attacking Wes Enos sent by Sara Kurovski in the Polk County Supervisor District 3 Republican Primary.

As Iowa Begins to Reopen, Reynolds Says Normal Will Look and Feel Different

Gov. Kim Reynolds said the day before Iowa relaxes some COVID-19 mitigation restrictions that normal will look and feel different for a while.

Vander Hart: Moving the Goalposts on COVID-19

Shane Vander Hart: “Flatten the curve” has become “crush the curve” and “slow the spread” has become “stop the spread.” And the COVID-19 goalposts are moved.

Reynolds Says Iowans Get to Decide About Attending Church, Farmers’ Markets

Gov. Kim Reynolds said that Iowans can decide what to do with her decision to allow the reopening of some businesses, farmers’ markets, and churches.

Justin Amash Explores Presidential Run as a Libertarian

U.S. Rep. Justin Amash, I-Mich., launched an exploratory committee for the Libertarian nomination for President one month before the party’s national convention.

Long-Term Care Facility, Meat Processing Plant Outbreaks Drive Up Iowa’s COVID-19 Cases

Iowa’s 23 long-term care facility outbreaks making up over 10 percent of the COVID-19 cases, and meat processing plant outbreaks drive up numbers in hot spots.

King Leads Feenstra by Seven in New Poll of Iowa 4th Congressional District Republicans

A new poll of Iowa 4th Congressional District Republicans shows U.S. Rep. Steve King leading State Sen. Randy Feenstra by 41 percent to 34 percent.

Jim Jordan Endorses Bobby Schilling in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District Race

House Freedom Caucus founder U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, endorsed Bobby Schilling in the Republican primary in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District.

Reynolds Announces Limited Re-Openings in 77 Counties, Lifts Restrictions on Worship Services

Gov. Kim Reynolds said effective on May 1 some businesses could open with restrictions in 77 counties and churches statewide can resume worship services.

Vander Hart: My Visit to the Emergency Room

Shane Vander Hart describes his experience in going to the emergency room during the COVID-19 pandemic after developing symptoms that prompted him to go.

Reynolds Eases Restrictions on Elective Medical Procedures, Farmers’ Markets

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds lifts the restrictions on non-essential and elective surgical and medical procedures, as well as, farmers’ market with stipulations.

Friday Five Items of Good News (Vol. 2)

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.

Reynolds Looks For Areas of Opportunity for Reopening Iowa

Gov. Kim Reynolds pointed out that 51 of Iowa’s 99 counties had only four COVID-19 cases or less while 81 percent of the cases were in 11 counties.

AG Barr: Constitutional Rights Don’t Go Away In An Emergency

William Barr: “These are unprecedented burdens on civil liberties right now… (T)he idea that you have to stay in your house is disturbingly close to house arrest.”