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Poll: Iowans Age 50 and Older Support Absentee Voting

An AARP poll shows 69% of Iowans 50+ supported the Iowa Secretary of State sending absentee ballot request forms to all registered voters, 63% support counties doing the same.

Reynolds Says New COVID-19 Cases Primarily Among Young Adults

The average age of Iowans testing positive for COVID-19 in hotspot counties is between 21-years-of-age and 24-years-of-age.

State Auditor Rob Sand Says Test Iowa Reporting Process Is Illegal, Risky

State Auditor Rob Sand’s office released a report alleging that the Test Iowa reporting process is illegal and causes “needless risk.”

Ernst Campaign Ad Calls Greenfield a Liar Over Special Interest Money Claims

A new Ernst campaign ad says that Theresa Greenfield lied about taking special interest money. They ask, ‘what else is she lying about?’

SBA List Endorses Miller-Meeks in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District race

SBA List endorsed Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District race over the Democratic nominee Rita Hart.

Iowa GOP, NRSC Attacks Greenfield’s Real Estate Record

Iowa GOP says while Theresa Greenfield touts her record as a small business owner “in reality, she was a real estate executive with a disastrous record.”

Test Iowa Reaches Milestone, 100,000 Tests Conducted

Gov. Reynolds: “Test Iowa’s success puts us in a strong position to continue slowing the spread of COVID19, allowing us to reopen safely and responsibly.”

Iowa Churches and Faith-Based Orgs Among Those Receiving PPP Loans

In Iowa, 69 churches, nine denominational offices, and seven faith-based organizations received a Payroll Protection Program loan of more than $150,000.

Miller-Meeks Campaign Reports Best Fundraising Quarter to Date

According to her latest federal election report, Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ campaign reports bringing in $351,909 and ending June with $504,281 cash on hand.

Test Iowa Clinic Site to Open in Kossuth County

The new Test Iowa clinic site will open on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at the former Ernie Williams Harley Shop at 2701 US- Hwy 18 in Algona.

Ernst Supports Banning TikTok, Chinese Social Media Apps

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, said that she would support a Trump administration ban on TikTok and other Chinese social media apps.

Reynolds Allocates $50 Million of CARES Act Funding to Mental Health

Gov. Kim Reynolds during a press conference announced she was directing $50 million in CARES Act funding to Iowa’s mental health systems.

NFIB Endorses David Young in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District Race

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) endorsed David Young in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District race over incumbent U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne.

Hinson Outraises Finkenauer During 2020 Q2 in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District Race

Republican nominee Ashley Hinson reports raising over $1,030,000 for the second quarter of 2020 in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District race.

Joni Ernst Releases Her First Ad in Iowa’s U.S. Senate Race

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s first ad highlights her military background and her fight to reduce our dependence on communist China.

Two Events Puts Focus on Iowa State Capitol Monuments on Independence Day

One rally is planned to call for the removal of three monuments at the Iowa State Capitol on July 4 while another event is planned to appreciate them.