Rod Blum, David Young Lose Re-Election to Congress

Congressmen Rod Blum (R-Iowa) and David Young (R-Iowa) lost re-election while Iowa sent Congressmen Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa) and Steve King (R-Iowa) back to DC.

Evan McMullin, Gary Johnson and Darrell Castle Make Ballot in Iowa

Evan McMullin, Gary Johnson and Darrell Castle along with five additional 3rd Party candidates will join Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton on Iowa’s ballot.

Six Observations About the Iowa Primary

Shane Vander Hart, editor of Caffeinated Thoughts, makes six observations about the results of the Iowa Primary held on Tuesday, June 7, 2016.

Caffeinated Thoughts Radio 6-4-16 (Guest: Joe Grandanette)

Shane Vander Hart and Ron Carlson talk to Joe Grandanette who is running in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District this week on Caffeinated Thoughts Radio.

David Young Wins GOP Iowa 3rd Congressional District Nomination

David Young won the Republican Iowa 3rd Congressional District nomination on the…

David Young, Brad Zaun Lead Iowa 3rd District Delegate Poll

David Young and Brad Zaun are tied in the Caffeinated Thoughts poll…

Blum, Miller-Meeks Win GOP Nomination; 3rd CD Goes to Convention

(Des Moines, IA) Rod Blum and Mariannette Miller-Meeks won their Republican Congressional…

KCCI Iowa 3rd Congressional District Race Live Blog

Final thoughts:  First.  I hated, hated the format of the debate.  It…

Branstad, Clovis, and Cramer Win Caffeinated Thoughts Iowa GOP Primary Straw Poll

The results are in from the online straw poll that was open…

Candidates Speak at March Polk County GOP Central Committee Meeting

Three U.S. Senate, four Congressional, and three Iowa Legislative candidates addressed the members on the Polk County GOP Central Committee on 3/25/14.

Iowa Homeschoolers Wooed by Ted Cruz, Candidates

(Des Moines, IA) Approximately 800 Iowa homeschoolers descended upon Des Moines and…

Brad Zaun Joins Growing Republican Field in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District

Clive, IA – Over 80 supporters stopped by Auto Jet Muffler after…

Branstad Calls for Party Unity at Iowa GOP Legislative Breakfast

Governor Terry Branstad (R-Iowa) stressed the importance of party unity for nominees at the 2014 Iowa GOP Legislative Breakfast in Des Moines.

Family Motivates Matt Schultz to Run for Congress

Iowa Secretary of State Matt Schultz says he is running in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District race for his family, their future, and the future of the country.

Charles Schneider Decides Against Iowa 3rd Congressional District Run

State Senator Charles Schneider (R-West Des Moines) decided not to run for…

Chris Hagenow Decides Against Iowa 3rd Congressional District Run

State Representative and House Majority Whip Chris Hagenow (R-Windsor Heights) decided not…