Shane Vander Hart

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

Iowa Sees Increase in COVID-19 Hospitalizations

Iowa sees a bump in COVID-19 hospitalizations with 70 Iowans admitted in one day for a total of 272 hospitalized including 99 in ICU and 57 on ventilators.

Iowa Libertarians Request Help from Gov. Reynolds for Presidential Ballot Access

The Libertarian Party of Iowa requested that Gov. Kim Reynolds waive the petitioning requirements for their presidential candidate in light of COVID-19.

Iowa Reports 482 New COVID-19 Cases, Four Deaths

The Iowa Department of Public Health reported 482 positive COVID-19 cases and four deaths for a statewide total of 3,641 cases in 84 counties and 83 deaths.

Reynolds Launches COVID-19 Testing Initiative

Gov. Kim Reynolds launched the Test Iowa Initiative, a public-private partnership, in an effort to expand COVID-19 testing across the state.

Trump Campaign Releases Brutal Ad Targeting Nancy Pelosi

President Trump’s re-election campaign released a brutal ad targeting Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s support of Senate Democrats blocking additional funds for the Paycheck Protection Program.

Michigan Governor Compares Stay-At-Home Order with WWII Policies

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said that during World War II, no one protested having to drop what they were doing to build tanks and ration food, but, in fact, they did.

Vander Hart: The Bill of Rights Is Not Above Any Governor’s Pay Grade

Shane Vander Hart: Contrasting N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy’s and S.D. Gov. Kristi Noem’s response to COVID-19 it’s clear he does not understand his job, she does.

Iowa Department of Corrections Works to Combat COVID-19

Iowa Department of Corrections has fought to mitigate the spread in COVID-19 in Iowa’s prisons while producing personal protective equipment for the state.

Food Processing Plants, Long-Term Care Facilities Drive Iowa’s COVID-19 Count Past 3000

Surveillance testing for COVID-19 at three meat processing plants and long-term care facility outbreaks drive Iowa’s numbers past 3000 cases statewide.

Vander Hart: Five Trends to Continue After COVID-19

There have been some positive trends during the COVID-19 crisis, and here are five that Shane Vander Hart would like to see continue beyond the pandemic.

Rick Santorum Endorses Bobby Schilling in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District Race

Bobby Schilling received an endorsement from 2012 Iowa Caucus winner Rick Santorum in the Republican primary in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District.

Iowa Reports 191 Additional COVID-19 Cases, Four Deaths

The Iowa Department of Public Health announced additional 191 cases of COVID-19 and four deaths making the statewide total to 2,332 cases and 64 deaths.

Reynolds to Order Iowa Schools Closed for Rest of School Year

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced that Iowa’s schools would remain closed for the rest of the school year, and the late August school start date is waived.

Friday Five Items of Good News (Vol. 1)

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.

Iowa GOP Chair, Physician Bash ‘Repulsive’ Ad Targeting Ernst

Iowa GOP Chair Jeff Kaufmann and Dr. David Stilley of DoctorsNow criticized an ad targeting U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst they say is “ginning up fear during a pandemic.”

Reynolds Orders Additional Restrictions for NE Iowa

Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all gatherings for social, community, recreational, leisure, or sporting activities in northeast Iowa to cease until April 30.