State’s largest vouchers, book ban backers endorse in Johnston School Board race
One of the most powerful social conservative lobbying groups in Iowa is getting involved in school board races, and the Johnston School District has emerged... Read more.
Six districts where right-wing candidates are bringing culture war to school board
National politics set the tone for a fair amount of school board races in Iowa two years ago, and this year promises more of the... Read more.
We went to Vivek Ramaswamy’s ‘Vektoberfest.’ Here’s what we saw
As I sat on a park bench eating a bacon-grilled cheese sandwich, drinking an Exile Ruthie straight from the tap, and chit-chatting with a few... Read more.
Tim Scott says kids need more exposure to conservatism
While many Republicans across the country have spent the last few years arguing that public schools are being used to indoctrinate kids into leftist viewpoints... Read more.
Trump Went On Bizarre Rant About Sharks, Lights In Latest Iowa Event
Would you rather get fatally electrocuted at sea or be eaten by a shark? Former President Donald Trump asked thousands of people attending his Ottumwa... Read more.
How Ashley Hinson made her kids’ school public enemy No. 1
The students and staff of the Linn-Mar School District are once again being used as a political punching bag by Republicans thanks to a local... Read more.
Zach Nunn rejects plan that could prevent shutdown
Rep. Zach Nunn (R-Iowa) has repeatedly stated he doesn’t support a federal government shutdown; however, he indicated Wednesday he would vote against a short-... Read more.
Workers warn of flight delays, other pitfalls in GOP government shutdown
While some federal employees would still be required to go to work—and not be paid—in the event of a government shutdown, Ruark Hotopp warns services... Read more.
What GOP presidential candidates are saying about abortion in Iowa
Abortion bans are shown to be a losing issue for Republican candidates and anti-abortion groups in post-Roe voter referendums when the issue is placed directly... Read more.
Mike Pence Vows To Defund Gender-Affirming Care Providers
Former Vice President Mike Pence called for a ban on federal funding for any health-care center that provides gender-affirming care to anyone under the age... Read more.