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Mea Culpa: I’m Responsible for the Controversial Republican Party of Iowa Facebook Post

I’ve tried to be transparent about my working relationship with the Republican…

Jack Whitver: Budgeting Principles Lead Iowa’s Comeback

I have had the honor of representing Ankeny in the State Senate…

The Sinclair Report: Honoring Our Veterans

On Wednesday, I had the pleasure of meeting with veterans from all…

Mark Jacobs Now Has Three Roadblocks in U.S. Senate Race

Mark Jacobs faces three roadblocks in Iowa’s U.S. Senate Race. His position on Common Core, donating to Arlen Specter, and his position on Cap & Trade.

Planned Parenthood of the Heartland Laying Off in Iowa, Closing Clinics in Secret

Des Moines, IA – Iowa Right to Life has discovered that Planned…

Van Wyk Challenges Heartsill in Iowa House District 28 GOP Primary

Jon Van Wyk, co-owner of Van Wijk Winery in Sully, IA, will challenge State Representative Greg Heartsill in Iowa House District 28 Republican Primary.

Iowa Caucus Open Thread

Tonight in Pleasant Hill 1 I submitted planks from Iowa for Local…

Jonathan Narcisse Enters Iowa Gubernatorial Democratic Primary

Former Des Moines School Board member Jonathan Narcisse formally joined the gubernatorial campaign at an event in Cedar Rapids on MLK Day.

Tom Shaw Will Not Seek Reelection to Iowa House

State Representative Tom Shaw (R-Laurens) announced last night that he would not seek reelection in Iowa House District 10.

Iowa Conservatives to Caucus for Leadership, Issues

Des Moines, IA – Tomorrow night, January 21, 2014 at 7:00p Iowa…

Fischer, Bruntz Seek GOP Nomination in Iowa Senate District 15

Two Republicans. David Fischer and Crystal Bruntz, have declared their candidacy in…

Constitutional Authority Must Be Addressed

Catching up with constituents during the interim is always very rewarding. The…

Iowa Gov. Branstad Announces Reelection Bid for Historic 6th Term

Governor Terry Branstad (R-Iowa) announced Wednesday night announced that he planned to run for what would be a historic sixth term as Governor of Iowa.