Iowa Legislature Approves Landmark Home Education Legislation

The Iowa Legislature approved home education measures within a education reform bill that will make Iowa one of the best states to home school.

Rand Paul to Headline Iowa GOP Lincoln Dinner

The Republican Party of Iowa announced that Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) will headline their annual Lincoln Dinner to be held on May 10, 2013 in Cedar Rapids.

Gas Tax Increase? Nooooo!!!! Solutions…ummm….

Well, it appears that GOP Chairman A.J. Spiker is now carrying the…

Mike Huckabee Joins Iowa GOP to Celebrate Life

2008 Iowa Caucus winner and Fox News Host Mike Huckabee will keynote the first Celebrate Life event hosted by the Republican Party of Iowa on February 23.

The Iowa Democratic Party is the Gay Marriage Party

Republican Party of Iowa Chair A.J. Spiker was simply stating facts when he said that the Iowa Democratic Party is the gay marriage party during Iowa Press.

Mike Huckabee Joins Iowa GOP to Celebrate Life

2008 Republican Iowa Caucus winner and Fox News host Mike Huckabee will join the Republican Party of Iowa on February 23 for their “Celebrate Life” event.

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.

A.J. Spiker Reelected as Iowa GOP Chair

The Iowa GOP State Central Committee elected reelected A.J. Spiker as their chair over Bill Schickel and elected David Fischer as their co-chair.

The Republican Party of Iowa, Fundraising and Unity

How much of the drop in fundraising the Republican Party of Iowa saw in 2012 is due to dissatisfaction is up for debate, but there is a lot of work to do.

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.

Discussing The Future of the Iowa Straw Poll

Jamie Johnson and Shane Vander Hart discuss the future of the Iowa Straw Poll in Ames on WHO Radio. Keep it as is, tweak it, or scrap it altogether?

The Iowa Straw Poll Question

While the Iowa Straw Poll’s future needs to be decided now’s not the time to debate as there is much work to do with state and local elections in 2014.

The Future of the Iowa Straw Poll

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad said it is time for the Iowa Straw Poll to end. I disagree – tweak it and make it a better event for candidates and voters.

Iowa State Senator Pat Ward Dead at 55

Iowa State Senator Pat Ward lost her battle with breast cancer this morning. She was 55 and is survived by her husband John and two adult children.

Dave Loebsack Attacks John Deere in Iowa 2nd CD Ad

Congressman Dave Loebsack (D-IA) attacks John Deere, the largest manufacturing jobs provider in the state of Iowa, in his latest campaign ad.

Photos: Paul Ryan Rally in Adel, Iowa

Photos from Republican Vice Presidential Nominee Paul Ryan’s visit to the Dallas County Courthouse in Adel, IA.