Shane Vander Hart

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

What Is Maundy Thursday?

Maundy Thursday commemorates the last meal that Jesus had with His disciples before He was betrayed by Judas and taken into custody to be crucified.

Reynolds Says She Is ‘Somewhat Optimistic’ Heading Toward COVID-19 Peak

Gov. Kim Reynolds said, looking at regional data, she is “somewhat optimistic” as Iowa heads toward its anticipated peak of April 30 for COVID-19 cases.

Bernie Sanders Suspends Presidential Campaign Clearing Way for Joe Biden

Bernie Sanders suspended his presidential campaign saying a path to victory was “virtually impossible” making Joe Biden the presumptive Democratic nominee.

Reynolds Says Statewide Shelter-In-Place Order Would Be ‘Irresponsible’

Gov. Kim Reynolds said that a statewide shelter-in-place order would be “irresponsible” in light of the COVID-19 mitigation efforts already implemented.

Iowa National Guard’s Essential Role in COVID-19 Response

Maj. Gen. Benjamin Corell: “My commitment to the governor is that the National Guard will not be late to need in support of any state mission.”

Greenfield Says She Will Never Compromise on Women’s Right to Choose

Theresa Greenfield, a Democrat candidate in Iowa’s U.S. Senate race, told a voters that she would never compromise on abortion rights.

Fauci Says Iowa’s COVID-19 Efforts Are ‘Functionally Equivalent’ to Stay-At-Home Order

Dr. Anthony Fauci said that Iowa’s COVID-19 mitigation efforts are “functionally equivalent” to a stay-at-home order during a White House Coronavirus Task Force press briefing.

Grassley Pushes for Rationale Behind Intelligence Community IG’s Firing

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley: “Congress has been crystal clear that written reasons must be given when IGs are removed for a lack of confidence”

Reynolds Orders Additional Closures, Emphasizes Restrictions Will Be Enforced

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced additional closures in response to COVID-19 and emphasized her restriction on groups of more than ten will be enforced.

Reynolds: Shelter-In-Place Is A Divisive Issue

Gov. Kim Reynolds said that the idea of a shelter-in-place order in response to the COVID-19 pandemic is a divisive issue among Iowans when unity is needed.

Chief Justice Susan Christensen Postpones Trials Until Summer

Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Susan Christensen issued a supervisory order further delaying all trials due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reynolds Extends Business, School Closings to April 30 In Response to COVID-19

Gov. Kim Reynolds extended business and school closings, and her prohibition on gatherings of more than ten people through April 30 in response to COVID-19.

Reynolds: Modeling Is Only As Good As Its Assumptions

Gov. Kim Reynolds and Sarah Reisetter of the Iowa Department of Public Health criticized models making Iowa COVID-19 projections based on false assumptions.

Axne Presses for Stay-At-Home Order During Tele Town Hall

U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne, D-Iowa, emphasized during a tele town hall that she believes Gov. Kim Reynolds should issue a statewide stay-at-home order.

Iowa Abortion Providers Can Continue Surgical Abortions During COVID-19 Restrictions

Planned Parenthood and Emma Goldman Clinic were informed in a brief filed by the state that Gov. Kim Reynolds’ declaration offers exemptions for some surgical abortions.

Reynolds: ‘I Can’t Lock the State Down’

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds: “I can’t lock the state down. I can’t lock everybody in their home… And so people also have to be responsible for themselves.”