Joni Ernst Stumps for Zach Nunn

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) spoke at an event to welcoming State Representative Zach Nunn (R-Bondurant) home after a 90-day deployment to South Korea.

Vander Linden Named as Iowa House Ways and Means Committee Chair

Iowa House Speaker Linda Upmeyer (R-Clear Lake) named State Representative Guy Vander Linden (R-Oskaloosa) as Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee.

Wheeler Endorsed By Speaker Linda Upmeyer, Key Iowa House Republicans

Skyler Wheeler, the Republican candidate in Iowa House District 4, received key endorsements from several Iowa House Republicans on Thursday.

Steve King Endorsed by Iowa House Speaker Linda Upmeyer

Congressman Steve King (R-Iowa) was endorsed today by Iowa Speaker of the House Linda Upmeyer (R-Clear Lake) in Iowa’s 4th Congressional District race.

Iowa General Assembly Gavels In 2016 Session

The 86th Iowa General Assembly gaveled in for the 2016 legislative session. Iowa House and Senate Leadership expressed their goals during opening remarks.

Stanerson Will Not Seek Reelection to Iowa House

State Representative Quentin Stanerson (R-Center Point) announced that he will not seek re-election to the Iowa House in 2016 in House District 95.

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.

Pat Grassley Named Iowa House Appropriations Chair

State Representative Pat Grassley (R-New Hartford) was selected as the new House Appropriations Chairman by Speaker-Select Linda Upmeyer (R-Clear Lake).

Soderberg Resigns, Branstad Sets Special Election for November 3

Gov. Branstad directed a special election in Iowa House District 5 to be held on 11/3/15 following the resignation of State Rep. Chuck Soderberg (R-LeMars).

Chuck Soderberg to Resign from Iowa House

State Rep. Chuck Soderberg (R-LeMars) announced that he will resign to become to join the Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives as Executive VP & GM.

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.

Four Reasons Why Josh Byrnes Won’t Be Next Speaker of the Iowa House

Shane Vander Hart shares four reasons why he believes State Representative Josh Byrnes (R-Osage) won’t be chose to be the next Speaker of the Iowa House.

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 General Assembly Closes 2015 Legislative Session

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad, Speaker Kraig Paulsen, House Majority Leader Linda Upmeyer and Senate Minority Leader Bill Dix reflect on the 2015 session.

Iowa Legislature Votes to Raise Gas Tax, Branstad Signs

The Iowa Legislature passed an increase in Iowa’s gas tax which includes a 10 cent increase for the excise tax on motor fuel that increased the tax by 40%.