Another Mess: Branstad And Reynolds Are Bankrupting Iowa
By the time Terry Branstad leaves for China, Iowa’s treasury may be as empty as his many campaign promises about fiscal responsibility. And Kim Reynolds... Read more.
An Iowa Lesson On Diplomacy For President Trump
A few years ago, I was having lunch with Kenneth Quinn, who is president of the World Food Prize in Des Moines. We weren’t talking... Read more.
Blum And Young Should Work In Bipartisan Way On Healthcare Fix
Guest post from Austin Haywood of Adel, Iowa Republicans in Congress are making a fatal mistake when it comes to passing a bill that repeals... Read more.
What Starting Line Has Accomplished – And Why You Should Help
In the age of Donald Trump, an independent media that holds our elected officials accountable is more important than ever. This is especially true in Iowa,... Read more.
The Real Story Behind Iowa’s Budget Problems
Iowans can be forgiven for not recognizing the dramatic change occurring in how our state operates. After all, no one stood up and announced officials... Read more.
Des Moines’ GPS Consulting Shop Expands In Iowa, National Politics
GPS Impact, the Des Moines-based political consulting operation, is expanding its reach once again in Iowa and national politics with several new hires. Trent S... Read more.
Can The “River City” Accept Its First-Ever Pride Fest?
Guest post from Elle Smith Will the Northern Iowa town of Mason City see its first ever Pride event? Teanna Corcoran and AJ Bradbury will... Read more.
Jake Highfill Admits He Has Blacklist Of Constituents
Saturday’s Johnston legislative forum with Senator Brad Zaun and Representative Jake Highfill resulted in a shocking and outrageous disclosure by Representati... Read more.
Johnson County Auditor Travis Weipert Eyes Secretary Of State Run
Throughout the debate over Secretary of State Paul Pate’s voter ID bill, the most vocal and consistent critic came from Johnson County. County Auditor Tra... Read more.
Protect the Environment. Oppose Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee
Guest post from Mark Langgin, Citizens for a Healthy Iowa Next week Senator Chuck Grassley will chair hearings considering Judge Neil Gorsuch for an appointment... Read more.