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Hagenow Joins Iowans for Tax Relief Staff

Iowans for Tax Relief announced the addition of former Iowa House Majority Leader Chris Hagenow to their staff as Vice President of the organization.

Hinson Tests Positive for COVID-19

Congresswoman-Elect Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, learned that she tested positive for COVID-19. She plans to quarantine at home.

Biden Coronavirus Task Force Member Suggests Four to Six-Week Lockdown

Dr. Michael Osterholm said that a four to six-week shutdown could drive down infection numbers and suggests that the U.S. could borrow money to pay for it.

Petersen Stepping Down As Iowa Senate Minority Leader

State Senator Janet Petersen, D-Des Moines, announced that she would not seek re-election as the Iowa Senate Minority Leader.

Ernst: This Veterans Day, Let’s Renew Our Support for Our Nation’s Heroes

Joni Ernst: May God bless my fellow veterans and their families, and may they know that today, and every day, I am forever grateful for their service to our sacred country.

Reynolds Mandates Masks for Certain Gatherings and Businesses

Gov. Kim Reynolds said she was “dialing up” COVID-19 mitigation standards due to significant community spread in the state and increased hospitalizations.

Ernst Re-elected to Senate Leadership

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, was re-elected unanimously by Senate Republicans as Vice-Chair for the Senate Republican Conference.

Miller-Meeks Leads By Razor Thin Margin in Iowa 2nd Congressional District

After a correction was made in Lucas County, Mariannette Miller-Meeks leads Rita Hart by 50 votes in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District race.

Vander Hart: Undervoting Is Not Evidence of Voter Fraud

Shane Vander Hart: Historically, Americans cast more votes for President than they vote in down-ballot races like U.S. House of Representatives.

Iowa House Republicans Elect Leadership Team for 89th General Assembly

Iowa House Republicans re-elect Pat Grassley as Speaker, Matt Windschitl as Majority Leader, John Wills as Speaker Pro Tem, and Mike Sexton as Majority Whip.

Parler and MeWe Surge As Conservatives Look for Facebook, Twitter Alternatives

Parler is in the top spot on the free app chart for iPhone and Android phone users, MeWe lands in the 3rd spot for iPhone users and 4th for Android users.

Myers: One of the Most Disheartening Things About Biden’s Apparent Win

Brian Myers: What I find really disheartening is knowing that nothing will be done about what may well have been the biggest corruption scandal in my lifetime.

Joe Biden Projected Winner of 2020 Presidential Race

Former Vice President Joe Biden has been projected the winner of the 2020 Presidential race after Pennsylvania was called for him.

Iowa Senate Republicans Select Whitver as Majority Leader, Chapman as Senate President

Iowa Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver said the pro-growth, pro-job policies Iowa Senate Republicans pursued are paying off and they want to build on that.

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate Orders Recount of Jasper County Precincts

A discrepancy caused by human error in one precinct in Jasper County impacted the unofficial results in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District race.

Vander Hart: Four Changes We Need For the Next Election Cycle

Shane Vander Hart shares four changes that he thinks should be made by news organizations, candidates, and state governments before the next election.