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Vander Hart: Greenfield Doesn’t Understand What Second Amendment Is About

Shane Vander Hart: Theresa Greenfield, the Second Amendment is not about hunting and shooting skeet; it’s about the right to self-defense.

Wounded Vet Stumps for Ernst in New Ad

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s new ad tells the story of a native Iowan and veteran named Owen who was severely wounded during one of his eight tours of duty.

Hinson Launches Fourth TV Ad in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District Race

Ashley Hinson, the Republican nominee for Congress in Iowa’s First District, released her fourth television ad titled “1-2 Punch.”

Iowa Farm Bureau PAC Endorses Ernst, Feenstra and Young

Iowa Farm Bureau PAC designated U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, State Senator Randy Feenstra,and former U.S. Rep. David Young a “friend of agriculture.”

Ashley Hinson Announces Law Enforcement Advisory Committee

Ashley Hinson released her Law Enforcement Advisory Committee comprised of 50 members with each county in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District represented.

Miller-Meeks Announces Economic Advisory Council

Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Republican nominee in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District race, announced her economic advisory council consisting of 63 small business owners.

NRSC Releases New Ad in Iowa: Greenfield is Weak on China

NRSC released a new TV ad stated Democratic nominee Theresa Greenfield supports environmental policies that would send jobs to China.

WATCH: Iowa Press Debate Between Abby Finkenauer and Ashley Hinson

Iowa Press hosted the first debate in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District race between U.S. Rep. Abby Finkenauer and her challenger, State Rep. Ashley Hinson.

Iowans for Tax Relief: Iowa’s Tax Climate Gets Failing Grade

Iowans for Tax Relief: Businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals will vote with their feet and move to states with the best regulatory and tax climates.
  • September 8, 2020
  • 1 minute read

Young Campaign Fact Checks Axne’s Latest Ad

U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne, D-Iowa, released a new ad titled “Promised” that former U.S. Rep. David Young’s campaign says is full of distortions and mistruths.

Ernst Completes 99 County Tour for 2020

After visiting Stolee Farms in Hardin County, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, officially wrapped up her sixth 99 County Tour.

Iowa Secretary of State Sending Absentee Ballot Request Forms Statewide This Weekend

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is sending the forms statewide to active registered voters ahead of the November general election to encourage social distancing.

Iowa Small Business Leaders Endorse David Young

Former U.S. Rep. David Young announced the endorsement of over 60 small business owners from across Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District.

Miller-Meeks Launches Second TV Ad in Iowa 2nd Congressional District Race

Mariannette Miller-Meeks calls out opponent Rita Hart in new ad for playing politics with her 2018 vote against funding to help Iowa combat foreign viruses.

Reynolds Announces Relief for Bars and Taverns in Six Counties They Were Ordered Closed

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced that the Iowa Small Business Relief Grant Program will be reopened to provide relief grants to bars, taverns and other establishments.

U.S. Chamber Endorses Axne, Finkenauer

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorsed U.S. Reps. Cindy Axne in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District Race and Abby Finkenauer in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District race.