by Caleb Lillquist | Aug 23, 2021 | Legislature
Iowa House Representative Carter Nordman received a profanity-laced voicemail, claiming that requiring the pledge of allegiance in Iowan schools is racist and ‘white nationalist.’ Imma just leave this here… https://t.co/ELkx0N6FVA pic.twitter.com/8ilyN7osJD — Rep....
by Caleb Lillquist | Aug 22, 2021 | Governor, Legislature
The never-ending debate of masks continues as Iowa City just announced that they would institute a mask mandate despite being in direct violation of State law. Earlier this summer, Governor Kim Reynolds signed a bill banning mask mandates statewide to give Iowan...
by Luke Martz | Aug 16, 2021 | Legislature, Opinion
There was a protest last week at the Iowa State Capitol. You’ll be forgiven if you missed it, as there were only a dozen or so folks there. What was it about? Masks. Iowa State Senator Sarah Trone Garriott was there with the protestors standing sitting in...
by Iowa Field Report | Aug 13, 2021 | Legislature, Opinion
“Hey, John. They are about to vote.” “Alright. I’ll be there in a few minutes,” Rep. Landon said as he drove back from yet another doctor’s appointment. This last session was not ordinary for anyone. With virtual committee meetings,...
by Luke Martz | Aug 3, 2021 | Campaigns, Legislature, State Politics
Just days after her former opponent died, Democrat Andrea Phillips announced Monday she would run for the vacancy his passing created, before the funeral, even before a special election was called. Representative John Landon passed away last Thursday from cancer....
by Luke Martz | Aug 1, 2021 | Legislature
Today, State Representative John Landon was laid to rest. Iowa Field Report has compiled a collection of statements and comments from his friends and colleagues honoring his service to the state and celebrating his character and kindness. “Today, we lost a dear...
