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Sam Clovis: Braley Cuts to Military Benefits Is Immoral

Sioux City, IA – Sam Clovis, U.S. Senate candidate and a 25-year…

Mark Jacobs Runs the First TV Ad in Iowa’s U.S. Senate Race

Republican businessman Mark Jacobs launched his first TV ad for his newly official campaign for Iowa’s open U.S. Senate seat.

Tom Latham Won’t Seek Reelection in 2014

Congressman Tom Latham (R-IA) announced that will not seek reelection in 2014…

Tyler Olson Drops Out of Iowa Governor’s Race

State Representative Tyler Olson (D-Cedar Rapids) announced that he was ending his gubernatorial campaign in order to support his kids through a pending divorce.

Two Iowa Planned Parenthood Clinics Drop Hours to Zero

The Planned Parenthood of the Heartland clinics that offered webcam abortions located in Red Oak and Creston, IA have dropped their hours to zero.

GOP Rift Occurs Over Ryan-Murray Budget Deal

Washington, DC – The budget deal crafted by Congressman Paul Ryan (R-WI)…

Sam Clovis Announces He Has Needed Signatures for U.S. Senate Race

(Sioux City, IA)  Sam Clovis, candidate for the U.S. Senate, announced today…

Iowa GOP Passes Anti-Common Core Resolution

The Iowa GOP State Central Committee on Saturday unanimously passed an anti-Common Core resolution at their quarterly meeting.

Sioux City Church Denied Business Deemed Too Polarizing

Cornerstone World Outreach was refused service by Opportunities Unlimited because of public stands they have taken on abortion and gay marriage.

Iowa Right to Life Re-Launches PAC

Iowa Right to Life launched a new state political action committee on Tuesday that will enable them to more active in the 2014 Iowa House & Senate races.

Albrecht Leaving Branstad Administration for Private Sector

Des Moines, IA – Tim Albrecht, who has served as Gov. Branstad’s…