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Naig, Farm Leaders Rally Behind Miller-Meeks

A coalition of 114 farm leaders chaired by Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced their support of Mariannette Miller-Meeks in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District race.

Schultz: The Principle of Preemption Protects Your Right to Keep and Bear Arms

Jason Schultz: State law preempts, or comes before, local regulations so cities and counties cannot be more strict than Iowa law in the area of firearms.

What’s Greenfield’s Deal With People Recording Her Online Events?

Theresa Greenfield is campaigning for U.S. Senate entirely online, and her latest event invitation page forbids recording her event without permission.

Reynolds Appoints John Flynn as District Court Judge

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced that she appointed John Flynn as District Court Judge replacing Judge James McGlynn in Judicial District 2B.

State Auditor Report: Iowa Providers Express Dissatisfaction with Medicaid Privatization

Only 6.1 percent of providers felt Iowa’s Medicaid privatization had been beneficial to the quality of care; only 9.9 percent thought it helped access care.

Ernst Campaign Calls Out Greenfield For Scrubbing Her Bio

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s campaign called out Theresa Greenfield for scrubbing her business record from her bio on her campaign’s website.

Reynolds Extends Public Health Emergency by 30 Days

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proclamation extends mitigation measures required for restaurants, bars, and other businesses such as ensuring social distancing.

New Iowa Poll Shows Trump, Ernst Trail in State, Opposition to Cultural Shift to Left

Both President Donald Trump and U.S. Senator Joni Ernst trail their Democratic challengers by two points among likely Iowa voters in a new poll.

Hinson Repsonds to Plagiarism Controversy

State Rep. Ashley Hinson says the plagiarism brought to her attention from New York Times reporting is unacceptable and she took action to remedy it.

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.

Test Iowa Clinic Site Opens in Plymouth County

The new Test Iowa clinic site opened in conjunction with Floyd Valley Healthcare, located at 714 Lincoln Street NE in LeMars.

Nunn Called to Active Military Duty

State Senator Zach Nunn, R-Bondurant, will serve on active duty with the U.S. Air Force beginning July 20, 2020 through spring 2021.

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.

U.S. Dept. of Commerce Invests $13.1 Million in CARES Act Funds for Iowa’s Small Businesses

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced $13.1 million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance grants to provide loans for Iowa’s COVID-19 affected businesses.

Secretary of State: Iowa New Business Filings Second Highest in History

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate said Iowans registered the second highest amount of new business entities in state history during the 2020 fiscal year.