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Americans for Prosperity-Iowa Calls for Entitlement Reforms on Debt Ceiling Increase

Americans for Prosperity-Iowa encouraged Iowa’s congressional delegation to cut spending by $1 for every $1 the debt ceiling is raised.

Joni Ernst Raises $250 K in Third Quarter

Iowa State Senator Joni Ernst (R-Red Oak) raised $250,000 in the 3rd Quarter of 2013 for her U.S. Senate campaign.

Only Five Iowans Have Signed Up for ObamaCare

Coopertunity Health, one of two healthcare exchanges in Iowa, was able to confirm that only five Iowans have signed-up for Obamacare.

Poll: Iowans Overwhelmingly Support School Choice Measures

A recent Friedman Foundation poll found Iowans approved of school choice measures such as charter schools, school vouchers and education savings accounts.

Government is Shut Down, Bruce Braley Complains About House Gym

Some are experiencing real pain due to the government shut down; Congressman Bruce Braley (D-IA) complains about the House gym towel service.

Sam Clovis Continues to Build Grassroots Strength

Sam Clovis, Republican candidate for Iowa’s open U.S. Senate Seat, announces 100 more County Co-Captains have joined his campaign.

Iowa Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds Endorses Joni Ernst for Senate

Iowa Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds endorsed State Senator Joni Ernst (R-Red Oak) for U.S. Senate in a race that has a crowded Republican field.

Iowa GOP Chair Calls Nominating Convention for Iowa Senate District 13

Iowa GOP Chair A.J. Spiker called a nominating convention for Iowa Senate District 13 for Thursday, October 17, 2013 at 7:00p at the American Legion Hall in Indianola, IA.

Republican Party of Iowa Announces 2014 Caucus Time

Republican Party of Iowa in a joint effort with Iowa Democratic Party sets time for 7:00pm on January 21, 2014.

Branstad Sets Iowa Senate District 13 Special Election for Nov. 19

Gov. Terry E. Branstad today establishing Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013, as the special election date in Iowa Senate District 13, which became vacant following Sen. Kent Sorenson’s resignation.

ShePAC Endorses Joni Ernst in Iowa’s U.S. Senate Race

The influential conservative women’s organization ShePAC made their first endorsement in 2014, endorsing Joni Ernst in Iowa’s U.S. Senate race.

Kent Sorenson Resigns from the Iowa Senate

Iowa State Senator Kent Sorenson (R-Indianola) maintaining his innocence resigns from the Iowa Senat in the midst of several ethics charges.

Mark Jacobs Should Participate in 1st Iowa GOP Senate Debate

Mark Jacobs has declined to participate in the first Iowa GOP Senate debate. Doing so he robs Iowa Republicans the opportunity to know what he stands for.

Americans for Prosperity to Host 1st Iowa GOP Senate Debate

Americans for Prosperity-Iowa will host the 1st Iowa GOP Senate Debate on October 23 at 7:00p on the campus of Drake University.

Walt Rogers Enters Iowa 1st Congressional District Race

State Representative Walt Rogers (R-Cedar Falls) joins the Republican field in the Iowa 1st Congressional District Race.

The Size (and Price) of the Toy

The favorite toy of many little (and big) boys is a shiny,…