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Ostergren: Defunding the Police Will Lead to Bad Outcomes

Alan Ostergren: We canā€™t understand the whole story by simply shifting funds from law enforcement to social services. There will be unintended costs.

Vander Hart: UNI Student Senate Shows Why Campus Free Speech Law Was Necessary

Shane Vander Hart: Because of Iowa’s 2019 campus free speech law, UNI administration said they would not back the student senate’s rejection of UNI Students for Life.

Iowa Senate Republicans Commend Ernst’s Support of Amy Coney Barrett’s Nomination

Iowa Senate Republicans commend U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s support of Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the Supreme Court in a letter sent to her office.

Watch: Grassley and Ernst Give Opening Remarks at Barrett Confirmation Hearing

U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, gave opening remarks during the the confirmation hearing of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.

Ernst Rallies Voters on Two-Day Motorcycle Ride Across Iowa

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst during her stop in Des Moines said prosperity, freedom, opportunity is the path she wants to be on as she fights for Iowans.

President Trump Coming to Campaign In Des Moines

President Donald Trump will hold a rally at the Des Moines International Airport in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, October 14, 2020.

Vander Hart: My Approach to Iowa’s Judicial Retention Elections in 2020

Shane Vander Hart shares his thoughts about Iowa’s judicial retention elections that voters can find on the back of the ballot in 2020.

Iowa Announces COVID-19 Residential Utility Disruption Prevention Program

The program will provide eligible households with up to $2,000 towards utility bills if they are at risk of disconnection due to an inability to pay because of a COVID-19 related loss of income.

Watch: Second Debate Between Cindy Axne and David Young

U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne, D-Iowa, and former U.S. Rep. David Young, R-Iowa, met for a second debate on WHO-TV in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District race.

Ernst’s New TV Ad Features Her Sister Discussing Pre-existing Condition

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s ad highlights her sister who has type 1 diabetes and her fight to force insurance companies to cover Iowans with pre-existing conditions.

Trump Pulls Out of Second Debate After Commission Announces It Would Be Virtual

President Donald Trump said he would not waste his time on a virtual debate, Biden campaign wants town hall debate to be rescheduled to October 22.

Right Life Action Releases 2020 Champions of Life Endorsements

Right Life Action released a list of elected officials running for re-election that they identified as “Champions” for the pro-life cause.

Swanson: Axne Wonā€™t Tell Iowa Voters the Truth

Andy Swanson: During their first 2020 debate, Cindy Axne looked into the camera and liedā€¦both about David Young’s record and her own.

Pro-Life Groups to Spend $500K to Re-Elect Joni Ernst

SBA List and its partner super PAC, Women Speak Out PAC, announced they would invest $500,000 into Iowa’s U.S. Senate race to re-elect Joni Ernst.

Watch: First Debate in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District 2020 Race

U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne and former U.S. Rep. David Young go head to head in their first debate in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District race.

Hendrickson: Governor Reynolds Receives an ā€œAā€ for Her Fiscal Conservatism

John Hendrickson: Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds received an ā€œAā€ grade from the Cato Institute for her conservative budget and tax policies.