Rick Santorum at the Lyon County Republican dinner challenged the group to fight back against the negative culture changes and broaden who they speak to.
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Iowa Juvenile Home Under Fire for Use of Isolation Cells
The Iowa Juvenile Home is under fire for its use of isolation cells, but Iowa Governor Terry Branstad says the leadership and its practices have changed.
Live Blog: Polk County GOP Dinner with Scott Walker
Live blogging the Polk County Republican Party of Iowa’s Robb Kelley Dinner with Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker.
No Senate Run for Iowa Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds
Cross off one more potential name on a list of Republicans who could run for Sen. Tom Harkin’s (D-Iowa) seat. Iowa Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds takes a pass.
Iowa Board of Regents Must Now Favor Homosexuality?
In a confirmation hearing with an Iowa Board of Regents nominee State Senators Quirmbach and McCoy look for “evolved” thinking on homosexuality.
The Iowa House Bullying Bill Has Been Amended
The bullying bill that was introduced to the full Iowa House this week has been amended from the original and reasonably restricts a school’s authority.
School Choice Celebrated at Iowa State Capitol
School choice was touted at a rally on Wednesday at the Iowa State Capitol in light of several active bills that would expand educational freedom.
A Mixed Bag of a Bullying Bill Introduced in Iowa House
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad announced that a new bullying bill was introduced in the Iowa House as a result of his anti-bullying conference in November.
Iowa Catholic Conference Preview of 2013 Iowa Legislature
Tom Chapman, executive director of the Iowa Catholic Conference previews the 2013 Iowa Legislature highlighting issues of concern for Iowa’s Catholics.
Republican Party of Iowa United Around Conservative Principles
Despite what some media outlets report the Republican Party of Iowa in its officer elections showed it is united around the party’s principles.
Iowa Law Prevents Common Core Assessments
Iowa law currently prevents the Iowa State Board of Education from mandating the Common Core Assessments via the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium
Media Bias and Defending A.J. Spiker
Some Iowa Republicans are quick to judge A.J. Spiker for what they see as political failures, but are mum on Governor Branstad’s policy failures.
Jason Glass Responds to My Critique of the Iowa DOE Report
Jason Glass, Director of the Iowa Department of Education, responds to Shane Vander Hart’s critique of the DOE annual report. Shane then counters.
GOPAC’s Top Races to Watch: Iowa State Senate
GOPAC highlighted five Iowa State Senate races that could help swing the Iowa Senate back to a Republican majority
What Exactly Will Iowa Strong Schools Look Like?
Iowa House and Senate Republicans along with the Branstad Administration introduced the Iowa Strong Schools component of their Iowa Strong Initiative and it is too vague to criticize or praise.
Steve King and Christie Vilsack Tangle Over No Child Left Behind
Congressman Steve King (R-Kiron) and Former First Lady Christie Vilsack (D-Ames) discussed education in the final debate in the Iowa 4th Congressional Race.