Reynolds Signs Landmark Police Reform Into Law Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a landmark bill into law offering police reforms in response to the death of George Floyd and subsequent protests. Shane Vander HartJune 12, 20202 minute read
Video & Photos: Rally for George Floyd at Iowa State Capitol On the fourth day of protests in Des Moines over 1,000 people attended a rally at the Iowa State Capitol in response to death of George Floyd. Caffeinated ThoughtsJune 2, 20201 minute read
Reynolds, Community Leaders Say Rioters Hijack George Floyd Protest’s Message Gov. Kim Reynolds, Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie and other community leaders addressed the civil unrest in Iowa over the last 72 hours. Shane Vander HartJune 1, 20202 minute read
Video: Second Night of Unrest in Des Moines Protesters clashed with police for a second night in downtown Des Moines following protests over the death of George Floyd. Shane Vander HartMay 31, 20202 minute read
Fetal Heartbeat Abortion Ban Advances in Iowa House, Survives Funnel The Iowa House Human Resources Committee passed the fetal heartbeat abortion ban by a 12 to 9 vote just before the second funnel deadline of the 2018 legislative session. Shane Vander HartMarch 16, 20182 minute read
Democrats Go Wild Over Gun Bills Debated in Iowa House Kelvey Vander Hart: Iowa House Democrats appear to lose all ability to debate civilly when it comes to gun rights protected by the Constitution. Kelvey Vander HartFebruary 24, 20165 minute read
Iowa House Democrats Attack Homeschoolers State Representative Sharon Steckman (D-Mason City) sought signatures of her fellow members… Shane Vander HartFebruary 20, 20142 minute read
The Earmark King of Iowa: Senator Tom Harkin Senator Tom Harkin’s (D-IA) office just announced a bunch of earmarks for… Shane Vander HartDecember 9, 20092 minute read
Sunshine on Government Spending in Iowa When I drove up to Northern Minnesota and back I noticed signs… Shane Vander HartAugust 13, 20092 minute read