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Iowa State Fair

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Iowa State Fair Canceled For First Time Since World War II

The Iowa State Fair Board of Directors voted 11 to 2 to cancel the 2020 fair out of concern for COVID-19. The next fair will be held on August 12-22, 2021.

Don’t Read Too Much Into WHO-TV’s “Cast Your Kernel” Participation

The competitiveness of each party’s presidential primary race likely had more to do with the “cast your kernel” participation than an enthusiasm gap.

Reynolds Should Not Have to Explain This Facebook Post

Shane Vander Hart: Does Kim Reynolds no longer have a right to free speech, religion, and association anymore because she is Governor? Of course not.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue with Congressman David Young (R-Iowa) at a CPREP site in Panora, Iowa.

A Busy August With My Bosses

David Young: It’s your voices which make the most difference on Capitol Hill which is why I travel to each county in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District every month.

A Voice for Iowans

Congressman David Young (R-Iowa): As your congressman, it is my job to listen to you and be your voice in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Even With Fewer Press Conferences, Reynolds Is Accessible

The Iowa press has great access to Governor Kim Reynolds in order to ask her questions so complaints about fewer press conferences are petty.

Iowa Senate Considers Tweaking School Year Start Time

The Iowa Senate Education Committee will consider a bill that will allow public school districts and accredited non-public schools to start their school year on the Monday following the end of the Iowa State Fair if it falls earlier than August 23.

Jim Mowrer Dodges Caffeinated Thoughts Question at Iowa State Fair

Jim Mowrer, the Democratic challenger in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District, is afraid of taking questions from conservative media outlets.

Dave Loebsack at #DMRSoapbox (Video)

Congressman Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa) spoke at the Des Moines Register’s Soapbox at the Iowa State Fair on Monday afternoon, watch his remarks here.

Steve King Says He Could Work With a President Hillary Clinton

Congressman Steve King (R-Iowa) said that he is voting for Donald Trump, but should Hillary Clinton win she is someone he has been able to work with.

Terry Branstad: People Don’t Really Need Guns at the Iowa State Fair

Gov. Terry Branstad defended the Iowa State Fair Board’s gun carry ban during the Iowa State Fair on August 11-21 during his weekly press conference.

Debbie Wasserman Schultz at the DMR Soapbox (Video)

Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Florida), chair of the DNC, spoke at the Des Moines Register Soapbox at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday.

Let Local School Boards Decide School Start Dates

The Iowa Department of Education says it will stop granting automatic waivers to school districts seeking to start classes earlier in the summer.

Christi Vilsack’s Misleading State Fair Stump Speech

Former First Lady of Iowa and Democrat Congressional Candidate, Christie Vilsack, spoke…

Liberal Protestors Lack Civility During Paul Ryan’s Visit to the Iowa State Fair

Congressman Paul Ryan (R-WI) made a quick trip to Iowa after being…

What Iowa State Patrol Protection for Sarah Palin?

Under The Golden Dome asks whether or not Governor Terry Branstad approved…