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IFR publisher expelled from Iowa Press Association – Liberal mega-donor allowed to remain
The Iowa Field Report broke some of the biggest Iowa political stories of the year. The first to report on U.S. Senate candidate Mike Franken's assault report, the first to write on state house candidate Sonya Heitshusen's arrest, and the only outlet to provide updates on the case throughout, not to mention countless insights of GOP campaigns and issues throughout the election cycle. Often, GOP...
Republicans Lead Final Iowa Poll of 2022 Midterms
The final Iowa Poll by The Des Moines Register for the 2022 midterm election cycle has Republicans leading in almost every congressional and statewide race, including strong double-digit leads for key Republican incumbents. Conducted by pollster J. Ann Selzer, the...
Mailbag: Mike Franken Does Not Take Military Sexual Assault Seriously
Mike Franken stated in a 2021 Intercept article that unreported sexual crimes in Africa between 2010 and 2020 was a partisan attack. As a source in that article, I can attest the article was written to highlight problems of how the military dealt with sexual assault. There was no partisan agenda whatsoever. At the time, Mr. Franken was months away from announcing his eventual bid for the U.S. Senate.
Joni Ernst: The “Dae Way”: Honoring our veterans at this year’s Ruck, Roast & Ride.
Here in Iowa, we love our veterans, and as a combat veteran myself, I try to find unique ways to honor and support these heroes. That’s one reason why we added a ruck march to our day of activities this year. A ruck march is a common military training exercise where you carry a weighted pack — better known as a ruck sack — and walk in honor of the fallen and all of our servicemembers and veterans.
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Mike Franken: Mayor Of Gaffe City?
Democrat Senate Candidate Mike Franken has had a tough time on the campaign trail as he continues to stumble with consistent errors and misstatements. Before the Democrat’s first debate, Franken was caught by Politifact lying about Senator Grassley’s position in the...
DMPD Conducts Memorial For Fallen Officers During National Police Week
For National Police Week, Des Moines Police Department Officers conducted a memorial for fallen officers who gave their lives while serving. The event was held on Count Avenue River Bridge from 9 am-to 1pm to honor all of those who have and are currently serving their...
PRESS RELEASE: Closing Remarks from Senate Majority Leader Whitver
Closing Remarks from Senate Majority Leader Whitver Des Moines – Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver, R-Ankeny, released closing remarks at the end of the 2022 Iowa Legislative Session as prepared for delivery. Friends and colleagues, I want to start by simply...
Mailbag: Hasso Should Receive The Iowa GOP Nomination
Hasso is undoubtedly one of the most qualified candidates to run against Cindy Axne. Hasso, the only African American woman in the running, will be able to shut down progressive identity politics that have infested political discourse in the United States for years. ...
Biden’s baby formula shortage a matter of life and death
Here’s a headline I would never have thought I’d read in America in 2022: “Iowa families scour stores for baby formula.” But that’s the grim reality today under President Biden.
Miller’s New Campaign Manager Hates Cops, White Privilege, Tweets Reveal
Tom Miller's campaign manager, Jacob Hamblin, has a record of misogynistic and racially charged anti-law enforcement tweets. Tom Miller didn't tell anyone he hired a new campaign manager, but in the Des Moines Register, a Jacob Hamlin was quoted announcing that...
Feenstra Endeavors To Curb Iowa’s Infant Formula Shortage
With a crisis level of infant formula shortage in the United States, particularly in the state of Iowa, U.S Reps Randy Feenstra (R-IA) and Stephanie Bice (R-OK) have introduced legislation to help battle the dire conundrum. The Formula Act moves to direct the Food...
Miller Meeks Joins Legislation To Prevent Still Births
Representative Miller-Meeks, M.D. (IA-O2) has signed on as a co-sponsor for H.R. 7011, The Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act. This bipartisan bill was first introduced by Reps. Ashley Hinson (IA-02) and Alma Adams (NC-12), will allow for existing...
Interview: Republican AG’s Group Sees Brenna Bird as Top Tier Candidate
In a recent interview with Peter Bisbee, executive director of the Republican Attorneys General Association, candidate Brenna Bird and her attorney general campaign are named the “biggest opportunity” for Republicans. Having worked alongside Bird in the past, Bisbee...
