State Auditor Report: Iowa Providers Express Dissatisfaction with Medicaid Privatization

Only 6.1 percent of providers felt Iowa’s Medicaid privatization had been beneficial to the quality of care; only 9.9 percent thought it helped access care.

Steve King’s Growing Vulnerability

Shane Vander Hart: Congressman Steve King (R-Iowa) has made Iowa’s 4th Congressional District more competitive than it should be.

(Video) Mike Pence Stumps for David Young

Vice President Mike Pence campaigned for Congressman David Young (R-Iowa) at a midday rally on Friday afternoon in Des Moines.

Iowa Finance Authority Audit Shows No Misconduct, But Questionable Local Hotel Stays

A review of the Iowa Finance Authority by Eide Bailly LLP showed no evidence of fiscal misconduct, but showed former director Dave Jamison had several local hotel stays.

Judge Rules Against Ron Corbett Appearing on Iowa GOP Primary Ballot

Iowa District Court Judge David May ruled against Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett’s challenge of the State Objection Panel’s decision to remove his name from the Iowa Republican Gubernatorial Primary ballot on June 5th. Corbett’s challenge was heard on Tuesday in Polk County.

Update: Iowa SOS Keeps Greenfield Off Ballot After Advice From Attorney General

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate did not certify Teresa Greenfield for the Iowa 3rd Congressional District Democrat primary ballot after Attorney General Tom Miller advised him not to.

Update: Corbett Makes Case in Court to Remain on June 5th Ballot

Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett appealed to a judge at his hearing on Tuesday in Polk County requesting that he be placed back on the Iowa Republican June 5th Gubernatorial Primary ballot.

Ron Corbett Taken Off the Iowa GOP Gubernatorial Primary Ballot

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds will now have an uncontested primary in June. The challenge to Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett’s nomination petitions was upheld by the State Objection Panel by a 2 to 1 vote.

Ron Corbett’s Place on the Iowa GOP Gubernatorial Primary Ballot in Doubt

Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett’s nomination petition signatures for Iowa’s June 5th Republican Gubernatorial Primary have been formally challenged putting his place on the ballot in doubt.

Sasse Takes Spotlight Off Politics During Iowa Visit

U.S. Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE) wasn’t interested in focusing on politics when he spoke at the Story County GOP’s Judge Joseph Story Dinner in Nevada, Iowa.

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.

New Mosiman Ad Highlights Status as only CPA in State Auditor Race

Mary Mosiman launched a web ad campaign that highlights her status as “the only CPA in the race for state auditor,” and her work as the taxpayers’ watchdog.

Eight Observations Leading to Election Day in Iowa

With less than a month to go before election day here are eight observations about Iowa’s Governor, U.S. Senate, Congressional and down ballot races.

Branstad, Ernst and Young Stump in Ankeny

Terry Branstad, Kim Reynolds, Joni Ernst, David Young, Reince Priebus, & Mary Mosiman were present s campaign event held at AgriVision in Ankeny, IA.

Branstad, Gregg, Northey and Mosiman Deemed Friends of Iowa Business

The Iowa Industry PAC endorsed Governor Terry Branstad, AG Candidate Adam Gregg, Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey and State Auditor Mary Mosiman.

Caffeinated Thoughts Radio 8-23-14

Shane Vander Hart and Brian Myers interview Iowa State Auditor Mary Mosiman, discuss post-birth “abortions,” Vicki Beeching’s coming out, and Rick Perry.