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Test Iowa Clinic Site Opens in Plymouth County

The new Test Iowa clinic site opened in conjunction with Floyd Valley Healthcare, located at 714 Lincoln Street NE in LeMars.

Nunn Called to Active Military Duty

State Senator Zach Nunn, R-Bondurant, will serve on active duty with the U.S. Air Force beginning July 20, 2020 through spring 2021.

Video: South Dakota Means Business

South Dakota’s new ad campaign targets Minnesota businesses that have been burdened by recent government overreach and unprecedented regulation.

Pompeo in Iowa Discusses How His Faith Impacts His Work as Secretary of State

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo: “God has entrusted this position to me for this time. And I feel every day the duty to honor that calling.”

Reynolds Says Iowa Schools Must Prioritize In-Person Instruction When Reopening

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds: “Schools must prioritize in-person learning for core academic subjects, including science, math, reading, and social studies.”

Iowa’s Registered Voters Will Receive Absentee Ballot Request Forms in the Mail

Iowa’s Legislative Council unanimously approved Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate’s plan to mail absentee ballot request forms to all registered voters for the general election.

Graham: Why I Won’t Rule Out Supporting a Celebrity for President

Adam Graham: Kanye West may only be fit for a protest vote, and Donald Trump is entirely unfit for office, but we shouldn’t discount celebrity candidates.

Caffeinated Thought of the Week: Sweden’s Approach to COVID-19

Brian Myers: “Sweden’s ‘herd immunity’ approach, if they have successfully achieved it, should mean that a resurgence would be relatively inconsequential.”

Friday Five Items of Good News (Vol. 10)

Every Friday, Shane Vander Hart shares five items of good news or inspiring stories from the week to end the work week on a positive note.

Episode 104: Rechab Gray Discusses Biblical Justice

On the Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast, our host Shane Vander Hart discusses biblical justice with Pastor Rechab Gray of Cottage Grove Church.

U.S. Dept. of Commerce Invests $13.1 Million in CARES Act Funds for Iowa’s Small Businesses

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced $13.1 million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance grants to provide loans for Iowa’s COVID-19 affected businesses.

Secretary of State: Iowa New Business Filings Second Highest in History

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate said Iowans registered the second highest amount of new business entities in state history during the 2020 fiscal year.

Poll: Iowans Age 50 and Older Support Absentee Voting

An AARP poll shows 69% of Iowans 50+ supported the Iowa Secretary of State sending absentee ballot request forms to all registered voters, 63% support counties doing the same.

Listen: Axne, Timmons Host Roundtable About Transition for Success Act

U.S. Reps. Cindy Axne and William Timmons discussed new legislation would allow National Guard and Reserve troops access the SkillBridge program.

Vander Hart: Bari Weiss, Illiberalism, and the Danger of Living in Silos

Shane Vander Hart: Bari Weiss’ resignation from the New York Times reveals the illiberalism and silo culture on the left, the right needs to remember it is not immune.

Grassley: Tax Filing Day Is a Reminder of Positive Effects of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Chuck Grassley: In my home state of Iowa, Iowans of every income group have seen a tax cut and lower utility bills because of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.