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Thirty Days for Deadbeat David Pautsch: A Perennial Non-Factor’s Very Real Court Record
While Pautsch’s campaign amounts to little more than a vanity project destined for a swift defeat at the polls, the absolute shamelessness of his bid is worth noting. The voters of Iowa’s First District deserve to know exactly who is cluttering their primary ballot, even if his candidacy doesn’t stand a ghost of a chance.
Feenstra Leads Bipartisan Push to Protect Rural Maternity Wards From Federal Penalty
In an effort to halt the alarming decline in rural labor and delivery units across the country, Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra introduced the Rural Maternity Options for Medical Support (MOMS) Act of 2026. The bipartisan legislation aims to remove regulatory hurdles that currently force small, rural hospitals to choose between maintaining maternity care or keeping their vital federal funding status.
Hinson Completes 99 County Tour, Launches Statewide “Fighting for Iowa” Blitz Ahead of Primary
Congresswoman Ashley Hinson announced a major grassroots milestone this week in her bid for the U.S. Senate, officially completing the iconic 99 County Tour. But with the Republican primary rapidly approaching on June 2nd, the campaign isn’t slowing down, immediately launching a new statewide “Fighting for Iowa” blitz to keep the momentum going.
Rep. Miller-Meeks: Service, Sacrifice, and the Meaning of Duty
This past week, as we recognized Armed Forces Day, I found myself reflecting on what military service has meant to my family and to our country. Growing up in a military family, much of my childhood was spent on military bases and posts surrounded by men and women...
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State Auditor’s Office Led by Sand Bungles Dexter Investigation while Taxpayers Foot 35,000 Dollar Bill
How does a state office justify charging a small town 35,000 dollars for a report that missed basic bookkeeping realities?
This incident is more of what Iowa has already seen from Sand, which is a consistent habit of finding any opportunity to promote himself, regardless of the consequences. He is shameless in his quest for attention and headlines, and it appears no amount of facts or law will be allowed to get in the way of his vanity.
National Police Week Spotlights Bohannan’s Record on Law Enforcement and Public Safety
Bohannan’s legislative record in the State House has also become a focal point of the current debate. In 2021, she voted against SF 342, also known as Iowa’s Back the Blue legislation. The bill was intended to increase support for law enforcement and strengthen penalties for rioting. That same year, she voted against a proposed $20.5 million increase in funding for the Iowa Department of Corrections.
Mailbag: King should answer for credentials
This isn’t just about a job title; it’s about a mounting list of tall tales designed to win over voters. If Jeremy King is willing to mislead his own clients and the community about his professional background, how can we trust him to be honest about complex policy issues at the Capitol?
Sweeping Victim Protection and Public Safety Reforms Headed to Iowa Law Books
The new laws represent a multi-front effort to overhaul victim protection services, fortify the safety of the judicial and legislative branches, and bring the digital financial kiosk industry under state oversight in the Cyclone state.
Made in Iowa: Nunn and Vance Showcase the Heartland’s Economic Win
“This is a contest between a party that wants to take all of your money… and a contest between gentlemen like Zach Nunn who fight every single day for you,” Vance told the crowd. He specifically praised Nunn’s integrity, noting that he is “one of those guys who does the right thing, not just when the cameras are on, but when they’re off too.”
A Win for the Heartland: Feenstra Applauds USDA Decision to Relocate Key Research Hub to Ames
In a major victory for Iowa's agricultural and scientific communities, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) is applauding a sweeping reorganization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that will see key federal functions relocated to Ames, Iowa. The move involves...
Ernst: Fraudsters are Treating the Treasury Like a Personal Piggy Bank
Phony businesses with obviously made-up names like F—k The System and Satanic Lives Matter were OK’d for government assistance., Some successfully applied for government money using well-known fictional names like Charlie Brown and Nancy Drew. California prison inmates, including serial killers on death row, collected as much as $1 billion in unemployment benefits using names like John Adams and Poopy Britches.
Q&A: Protecting American Taxpayers Act
My bipartisan bill to strengthen whistleblower protections is part of this package. The Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act would close loopholes that leave federal contractors vulnerable to reprisal for reporting waste, fraud and abuse in federal agencies. We need all eyes and ears within the federal bureaucracy to stay wide open and remove the muzzle that federal agencies use to intimidate patriotic whistleblowers from reporting wrongdoing. The shocking fraud scandal in Minnesota and elsewhere was a wake-up call to ramp up fraud prevention and enforcement across the federal government.
Why the Humiliating Loss for Sand in the Supreme Court Shouldn’t Come as a Surprise
Rob Sand wants attention. He wants the cameras, the earned media, and the “heroic watchdog” narrative. The problem is that actually being a watchdog requires following the rules. Sand prefers the shortcut: identify an opportunity, demand powers the law doesn’t give him, and play the victim when the judicial branch reminds him he isn’t allowed.
