Presidential Candidates Make Pitch to Iowa’s Social Conservatives

Rick Santorum, Donald Trump, Mike Huckabee, George Pataki, Bobby Jindal, Scott Walker, Lindsey Graham, and Ted Cruz headline Iowa FFC Fall Dinner.

Linda Upmeyer Selected as Next Speaker of the Iowa House

State Representative Linda Upmeyer was selected as the next Speaker of the Iowa House. State Representative Chris Hagenow elected as House Majority Leader.

1300 Activists Protest Planned Parenthood at #TruthExposed Rally

1300 pro-life activists gathered at the Iowa State Capitol grounds to listen to 19 different speakers protesting taxpayer funding of Planned Parenthood.

#TruthExposed Rally Against Planned Parenthood on August 15

An Iowa Rally to END Trafficking of Dead Baby Parts and EXPOSE the abortion industry will be held on August 15, 2015 at the Iowa State Capitol at 10 am.

Kraig Paulsen to Resign as Iowa Speaker of the House

Speaker Kraig Paulsen announced he will step down as Iowa Speaker of the House, Majority Leader Linda Upmeyer states she would seek the speaker’s gavel.

Iowa Gov. Branstad Orders Review of Planned Parenthood Funding

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad announced he is ordering a review of a family planning block grant that Planned Parenthood could potentially receive funding from.

Chris Christie in Iowa Blasts Patriot Act Changes

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie took aim at potential Iowa Caucus rivals while speaking at the Polk County Republican Spring Dinner in West Des Moines.

Live Blog: Joni Ernst’s Roast and Ride

Shane Vander Hart will live blog U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s inaugural Roast and Ride from the Central Iowa Expo outside of Boone, IA.

Iowa Officials and 2016 Candidates to Speak at Joni Ernst’s Roast and Ride

JONI PAC announced that Iowa officials will join declared and potential presidential candidates at Roast and Ride at Central Iowa Expo in Boone on June 6th.

Brad Buck to Leave the Iowa Department of Education

Brad Buck, director of the Iowa Department of Education, was selected as Cedar Rapids Community School District’s next Superintendent starting July 1st.

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.

Ketzner Rejoins Branstad Administration as Legislative Liaison

Jake Ketzner, Iowa Governor Branstad and Lt. Governor Reynold’s reelection campaign manager, rejoins Branstad’s administration as legislative liaison.

Branstad-Reynolds Announce Inauguration Details

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad and Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds announced the details for the 2015 Inauguration on January 16, 2015 in Des Moines.

Iowa State Rep. Dwayne Alons Loses Battle with Cancer

State Representative Dwayne Alons (R-Hull) who served Iowa House District 4 lost his battle with cancer Saturday night. He was 68-years-old.

Michael Reagan to Iowa GOP: Expand Your Base

Michael Reagan spoke at the Iowa GOP Reagan Dinner in Des Moines and encourage Republicans and Conservatives to find ways to expand their message.

Mitt Romney Stumps for Joni Ernst in West Des Moines

Former Governor and 2012 GOP Presidential Nominee Mitt Romney visited West Des Moines, IA to stump for State Senator Joni Ernst’s U.S. Senate campaign.