by Luke Martz | May 2, 2022 | Mailbag, Opinion
Questions I am curious to know why Todd Halbur, one of two Republicans running for Iowa State Auditor, thinks he can fulfill the duties of the office as required. Mr. Halbur was fired from Iowa’s Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD) in 2018. The following year, he filed...
by Iowa Field Report | Apr 7, 2022 | Mailbag, Opinion
As we enter year three of fighting the coronavirus pandemic, we must acknowledge our healthcare system’s strengths while working to fix our weaknesses. We have seen some incredible medical innovations come out of these past few years, from vaccines to booster shots to...
by Iowa Field Report | Jan 19, 2022 | Mailbag
Webster’s Dictionary defines “conservative” as “marked by moderation or caution” and “disposed to maintain existing institutions.” Oxford describes a conservative as “a person favoring free enterprise,” while Cambridge agrees that a conservative “traditionally...
by Iowa Field Report | Jan 3, 2022 | Mailbag, Opinion
In the past two years, we have all become accustomed to expecting the unexpected. As the mayor of Nevada and a proud Iowan, I am encouraged by our collective ability to adapt and tackle new challenges. In 2022, we will have the opportunity to address a critical issue...
by Iowa Field Report | Sep 29, 2021 | Mailbag
As a former small business owner and a conservative, I was glad to see Senator Chuck Grassley help pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act out of the Senate. This bipartisan bill will benefit Iowa communities, create local jobs, and spur economic growth. This...
by Iowa Field Report | Aug 19, 2021 | Mailbag
This past week, Republican Party of Iowa Chairman Jeff Kaufmann was named Chair of the Republican National Committee’s Presidential Nomination Process Committee. This committee will create a proposed order of state’s caucuses and primaries. While the...