by Luke Martz | Jun 30, 2022 | Campaigns, Congress, Opinion
Democratic US Senate candidate Mike Franken is running for office in Iowa but mentions California so frequently that voters would be forgiven if they thought he was running in the wrong state. It’s not easy to run for office, and here at Iowa Field Report,...
by Iowa Field Report | Jun 29, 2022 | Federal, Mailbag, Opinion
The SHOP SAFE Act Endangers Iowa’s Small Businesses Sen. Chuck Grassley’s appointment to the conference committee on USICA/COMPETES is a win for Iowa. He’s a tough negotiator who’s proven to prioritize people over political agendas. That being said, it’s...
by Mariannette Miller-Meeks | Jun 26, 2022 | Congress, Education, Opinion
All parents want their kids to be successful. And one of the most basic and necessary tools a child needs to succeed is a proper education. From reading comprehension to mathematics, education is vital for children to learn the necessary skills to grow and become...
by Senator Joni Ernst | Jun 8, 2022 | Congress, Opinion
As Iowans know, unearthing egregious waste in our federal government, and making ‘em squeal, is something that’s a priority for me. And in Washington, D.C., there’s no shortage of politicians and bureaucrats wasting our precious tax dollars on crony and ridiculous...
by Iowa Field Report | Jun 3, 2022 | Mailbag, Opinion
In 2016 when Skyler Wheeler first ran for office, I supported an opponent. I appreciated what Skyler said he stood for but didn’t trust his inexperience and his ability to have real influence to get things done for our District. I expected he might be a...
by Brian Lohse | Jun 2, 2022 | Opinion
With inflation at the highest level in 40 years, retailers and consumers are rightly concerned about the cost of goods and services. Curbing inflation is a complex issue that will take time to address, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t steps we can take right now to...
