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AFP Iowa, National Review to Cohost U.S. Senate Primary Debate

Americans for Prosperity – Iowa and National Review cohosts Iowa U.S. Senate Primary debate on Wednesday, October 25th at Drake University in Des Moines.

Branstad Signs Executive Order Addressing Common Core Concerns

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad signed Executive Order 83 in order to address growing concern among Iowans over the Common Core State Standards.

Mark Lofgren Raises $58,182 for Iowa 2nd Congressional District Race

Mark Lofgren, a Republican candidate for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District, raise in the 3rd Quarter a total of $57,182.00 with 193 contributions.

David Young: Bruce Braley’s Shutdown Hypocrisy

Iowa Republican U.S. Senate candidate David Young on Congressman Bruce Braley’s hypocrisy: calls for end to shutdown, repeatedly votes against solution.

Rick Santorum Endorses Walt Rogers in Iowa 1st Congressional District

Former Presidential candidate and Patriot Voices Chair, Rick Santorum, endorsed State Representative Walt Rogers in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District Race.

Rod Blum Reports Over $60,000 in 3rd Quarter Contributions

Rod Blum, Republican candidate in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District Race, announced raising $60,000 in the 3rd quarter and having $140,000 cash on hand.

Quad-City Times Engages in Editorial Terrorism

The Quad-City Times editorial board is engaging “editorial terrorism” by protecting a do-nothing Senate and supporting policies that will bankrupt our nation.

David Young Releases 3rd Quarter Fundraising Numbers

Iowa Republican U.S. Senate Candidate David Young announced he raised $112,334 in the 3rd quarter, raising a total of $265,129.

Branstad Announces New Biofuels Program

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad announces “Fueling our Future”: a new biofuels program will expand E-30 and biodiesel availability, usage throughout Iowa.

Chuck Laudner to Manage Sam Clovis’ Senate Campaign

Republican candidate Sam Clovis tapped Chuck Laudner to manage his U.S. Senate campaign.

Sarah Palin Coming to Des Moines

Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition announced that former Alaska Governor and Vice Presidential Nominee Sarah Palin will speak at their banquet on 11/9/13.

Branstad Administration Weekly Press Conference Live (10/13/13 – 9:00a)

Watch Iowa Governor Terry Branstad’s weekly press conference live on 10/13/13 at 9:00a held at the Iowa State Capitol building.

Scott County Young Republican Night at St. Ambrose University

Scott County Republicans in conjunction with the St. Ambrose College Republicans are holding a Young Republican Night at St. Ambrose University on 10/15/13.

#FAIL: Robocall Attempts to Pressure Iowa GOP on Shutdown

A robocall launched by a liberal group to try to blame the Iowa GOP and Republicans for the government shutdown backfired.

The State of Iowa’s U.S. Senate Race

A breakdown of the current state of Iowa’s U.S. Senate race looking at the current and potential Republican field.

Candidate Interview: Rod Blum in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District Race

Caffeinated Thoughts interviews Rod Blum, a Republican businessman, running for Congress in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District.