by Luke Martz | Sep 29, 2020 | Campaigns, Candidate Profile, State Politics
Occupation/profession: Car Builder / Manufacturer Hydraulic Clutch Pedal Systems District: Iowa House 81 Twitter handle: @westrichforIowa Facebook address: Facebook.com/WestrichforIowa Education: Desoto (Mo) High School (1984); Jefferson Community College,...
by Luke Martz | Sep 28, 2020 | Campaigns, State Politics
For those paying attention to this fall’s elections, you aren’t surprised to know that there are many competitive races across Iowa. Whether it’s the Presidential, US Senate, or one of the three Congressional races, Iowans are being inundated with TV ads. Just...
by Luke Martz | Sep 16, 2020 | State Politics
Last night, a majority of the Des Moines Public School Board voted to “direct the district to implement a plan to offer a compliant hybrid model in addition to virtual dependent on public health metrics.” What does that mean? That if you live in Des Moines...
by Luke Martz | Sep 11, 2020 | Opinion, State Politics
The Des Moines Public School’s refusal to comply with the law, even after a court ruled against the district’s weak legal arguments, is showing a contrast in leadership styles. At her press conference yesterday, Governor Reynolds, who was proven correct by two...
by Luke Martz | Sep 8, 2020 | Campaigns, State Politics
The Historic Northside Cafe is right across the street from the town square in Winterset, Iowa. Iowa Field Report went down to Winterset to visit the cafe with owner Scott Valencia after hearing about some issues he and his staff are facing after deciding to appear in...
by Luke Martz | Sep 6, 2020 | Opinion, State Politics
The Des Moines public school district isn’t even hiding its political motivations anymore. And worse yet, it’s now pressuring the students to go along. Today (Sunday) Jackie Norris, wife of failed governor candidate John Norris, sent an email to parents of Des Moines...
