Iowa GOP and Conservative Movement Leaders Endorse Kim Reynolds

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg announced the endorsement of 21 Iowa Republican and Conservative Movement leaders.

Iowa’s Congressional Delegation Responds to Trump’s DACA Decision

Chuck Grassley, Joni Ernst, Rod Blum, Dave Loebsack, David Young, and Steve King respond to President Donald Trump’s decision to rescind DACA.

Rod Blum Backs Kim Reynolds for Iowa Governor

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced that Congressman Rod Blum (R-Iowa) joined her gubernatorial campaign as a campaign co-chair.

Trump Exits Paris Agreement, But Says He’s Open to a “Better Deal”

President Donald Trump announced he is pulling the United States out of the UN’s Paris Agreement on climate change but is open to a better deal.

Reaction Round-up to Iowa’s Gubernatorial Succession

Republican and conservative elected officials and leaders react to Iowa’s change of leadership from Terry Branstad to Kim Reynolds.

Caffeinated Thoughts Radio 5-13-17 (Guest: Phil Winfield)

Pastor Phil Winfield of Grace Church in Des Moines joins Shane Vander Hart on Caffeinated Thoughts Radio on 99.3fm The Truth this week.

Walking Out of the KCRG-TV 9 Interview Does Not Help Rod Blum

Shane Vander Hart: Congressman Rod Blum (R-IA) walking out of an interview with KCRG-TV 9 only accomplished giving the appearance that he has a thin skin.

Members of Iowa’s Congressional Delegation Urge Trump to Scrap WOTUS Rule

Chuck Grassley, Joni Ernst, Rod Blum, Steve King and David Young sent a joint letter to President-elect Donald Trump urging him to scrap the EPA’s WOTUS rule.

Iowa Sends Incumbents Back to Washington

The power of the incumbency was on display when Iowans voted to send Congressmen Ron Blum, David Young, Steve King and U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley.

Blum Leads Vernon by 11 Points in Iowa 1st Congressional District Race

A new poll shows Congressman Rod Blum (R-Iowa) leading Monica Vernon 52 percent to 41 percent in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District race.

Iowans Hit Hard with Obamacare Premium Hikes for 2017

Iowans are seeing a 28.79 percent average health insurance premium rate increase in 2017, higher than the national average, thanks to Obamacare.

Blum Opens Up 16 Point Lead According to New Poll

Congressman Rod Blum (R-IA) leads Democratic challenger Monica Vernon 52 percent to 36 percent in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District according to a new poll.

Blum and Young Top Latest Loras College Poll

The Loras College poll shows Rod Blum leading by seven in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District and David Young by 10 in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District.

Monica Vernon Steals Video for Misleading Campaign Ad

Monica Vernon’s campaign stole video from a Caffeinated Thoughts interview with Rod Blum in order to mislead voters in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District.

Rod Blum: We Need to Fix Social Security and Medicare

Congressman Rod Blum (R-Iowa) released a video in response to attack ads paid for by Nancy Pelosi’s super PAC in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District race.

New Blum Campaign Ad Focuses on Veteran Recognition

Congressman Rod Blum (R-Iowa) released a new ad entitled “Bruce Schaal,” focuses on his efforts to ensure veterans receive the recognition they deserve.