No Senate Run for Iowa Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds

Cross off one more potential name on a list of Republicans who could run for Sen. Tom Harkin’s (D-Iowa) seat. Iowa Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds takes a pass.

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.

Terry Branstad, Dan Gable Launch Let’s Keep Wrestling

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad and wrestling legend Dan Gable team up to launch the Let’s Keep Wrestling campaign to keep wrestling as an Olympic sport.

Steve King Leads Potential GOP Contenders for Harkin’s Senate Seat

According to a recent poll Steve King would lead a GOP primary race among prospective candidates for the open U.S. Senate seat in Iowa in 2014.

Embracing Marriage

We are being bombarded with a message to give up our principles in order to win elections. Instead we need to stand up for marriage.

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.

Prolifers Rally in Des Moines for Midwest March for Life

Approximately 500 Iowans gathered to mark the 40-year anniversary of Roe v. Wade by participating in the first annual Midwest March for Life.

Midwest March for Life in Des Moines on Saturday

The Midwest March for Life will take place on Saturday, January 19, at 11:00 am. This will commence on the WEST steps of the capitol building.

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.

Mitt Romney in Des Moines: “I’ll take responsibility for the office”

Mitt Romney made his final arguments to Iowa while stopping in Des Moines on Sunday morning speaking to a crowd of approximately 4400 supporters.

Iowa State Senator Pat Ward Dead at 55

Iowa State Senator Pat Ward lost her battle with breast cancer this morning. She was 55 and is survived by her husband John and two adult children.

Photos: Paul Ryan Rally in Adel, Iowa

Photos from Republican Vice Presidential Nominee Paul Ryan’s visit to the Dallas County Courthouse in Adel, IA.

Photos: SBA List Bus Tour

Pictures from the Susan B. Anthony Bus Tour stop in Des Moines,…

Let Iowa Governor Branstad Know Your Ideas for Education

Fresh from my inbox an email from the Governor Branstad Committee: Gov.…