David Vaudt Resigns as Iowa State Auditor, Branstad to Appoint Interim
Iowa State Auditor David Vaudt announced his resignation upon his election to the Governmental Accounting Standards Board. An interim will be appointed by Iowa Governor Terry Branstad to complete the rest of his term.
Prolife Rally at Iowa Statehouse Touts Progress Made
Prolife groups in Iowa held a prolife rally at the Iowa Statehouse where a crowded rotunda listened to several speakers including Daniel McConchie of Americans United for Life.
Tom Harkin’s Retirement Shifts Iowa’s 2014 Election Landscape
Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announcing that he won’t run re-election has changed the stakes of the 2014 elections with the first open Senate seat in 30 years.
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad Unveils 2013 Education Agenda
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad unveiled his education agenda for the 2013 Iowa Legislature session that features a teacher leadership and compensation program.
Terry Branstad Streamlines Restoration of Voting Rights Process for Ex-Felons
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad and Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds announced that they have streamlined the restoration of voting rights application for ex-felons.