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Iowa State Representative Jack Drake Dead at 81

Iowa State Representative Jack Drake (R-Griswold) has died. He was 81. Drake served House District 21 and was currently serving his 12th term in the House.

Iowa GOP Calls for Defunding Planned Parenthood

Iowa GOP State Central Committee passed a resolution calling for the defunding of Planned Parenthood by a nearly unanimous vote.

Iowa GOP Chair Throws Fuel on Marion County GOP Confederate Flag Fire

Iowa GOP Chair Jeff Kaufmann’s comments were just as “juvenile and stupid” as the Marion County GOP Confederate flag incident he was referring to.

Reaction Round-up: Supreme Court’s Marriage Decision

Here is a round-up of reactions from different candidates, groups and activists about the Supreme Court’s decision in favor of same sex marriage.

Reaction Over Supreme Court’s Ruling Preserving Obamacare

The Supreme Court ruling in favor of the Obama Adminstration in King v. Burwell preserving Obamacare elicited strong reaction from candidates and activists.

Iowa Supreme Court Strikes Down Webcam Abortion Ban

The Iowa Supreme Court ruled to strike down a ban on “webcam” abortions, where women are given abortion-inducing drugs without an exam by a physician.

Who Killed the Iowa Straw Poll?

There are several factors that played a part in the cancellation of the iconic Iowa Straw Poll that has been a part of the Iowa Caucus since 1979.

Iowa GOP Cancels Iowa Straw Poll

The Republican Party of Iowa’s State Central Committee voted today to cancel the 2015 Iowa Straw Poll, previously planned for August 8.

Iowa GOP Eliminates “Pay to Play” Element of Straw Poll

Iowa GOP Chair Jeff Kaufmann announced changes for the 2015 Iowa Straw Poll that eliminates its “pay to play” nature making it affordable for candidates.

Hillary Clinton Is In

Hillary Clinton announces she is running for President in 2016, Republicans are ready to point out her scandals and Democrats are ready for a coronation.

Iowa GOP Lincoln Dinner to Feature Prospective Presidential Candidates

The Republican Party of Iowa will host many of the prospective presidential candidates at 2015 Lincoln Dinner on May 16 at the Iowa Events Center.

Scott Walker Aide, Liz Mair, Resigns Under Fire for Iowa-Bashing Tweets

One day after Scott Walker hires her to handle his PAC’s online communications Liz Mair resigns when her ill advised tweets about Iowa makes news.

Iowa House Votes to Lift Firearm Suppressor Ban

The Iowa House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly, 75 to 24, this week in favor HF 527 which lifts the state’s ban on firearm suppressors.

Iowa GOP Announce Six New Staff Members

The Republican Party of Iowa announced six new staff members today demonstrating strong growth leading into the 2016 Iowa Caucus.

Iowa Republicans Respond to Obama’s 6th State of the Union Address

State of the Union Responses from Republican Congressmen Steve King, Rod Blum and David Young and Iowa GOP Chair Jeff Kaufmann and Co-Chair Cody Hoefert,
Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad and former House Speaker Kraig Paulsen (R-Hiawatha) during 2015 Condition of t.he State address

GOP Offers Mixed Reaction to Branstad’s Condition of the State

Republican state legislators and party officials offered a mixed reaction to Iowa Governor Terry Branstad’s 2015 Condition of the State address.