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Rob Sand Kills Laura Belin’s Open Records Lawsuit
To repeat: Sand knew about the emails, was asked by Lathrop for the emails, and refused to produce them. Sand’s justification, at that time, was that he wasn’t “not the lawful custodian of the email.” Though he didn’t elaborate, Lathrop read Sand’s office as saying they wouldn’t produce government emails that were on personal email accounts.
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Why is Woke Big Tech secretly trying to change Iowa’s electric grid?
The spokesperson for the group, R.G. Schwarm, spent the better part of an hour talking about how Iowans want more competition in the electricity markets but then he went on to say his group wasn’t actually pushing for competition for Iowans. Instead, the group was just making the case that its “large energy user” members should be able to break away from Iowa’s electric grid and leave Iowa ratepayers picking up the bill.
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EXCLUSIVE: Iowa-Based Organization Launches Six Figure Ad Buy in Support of School Choice
“But money alone isn’t the solution. Parents also need choice. To send their kids to whatever school is best for them” Governor Reynolds says in the Priorities for Iowa advertisement.
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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...
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BLM City Council Woman and Protestors Put Officer In Chokehold, Lawsuit Ensues
The two officers allege that the actions carried out by these individuals, as described as “nothing short of domestic terrorism,” diverted police officers from responding to incidents of violence and vandalism. The suit states that both Schumaker and Stein put officer George in a chokehold, preventing him from making an arrest.
Biden’s Strategic Petroleum Reserves Release Sent Oil to China, Europe
The intent was to augment American gasoline supplies and in turn lower prices at the pump for everyday Americans. Except, according to a recent Reuters report, nearly 5 million barrels of those emergency reserves were instead exported to countries in Europe and Asia – including China.
Police Report: Sonya Heitshusen Recklessly Discharges Gun In Her Home
Democratic state house candidate Sonya Heitshusen recklessly discharged a handgun in her home, shattering her sliding glass door, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Iowa Feld Report. The incident occurred on Monday, June 27th, around 11:20 pm. According to...
California Dreaming: Is Franken Running In The Wrong State?
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, believe it...
Republican Leadership Express Grave Concerns Over Pro-Abortion Political Violence
Republicans across the country have become concerned over recent attacks on pregnancy centers and GOP buildings in the wake of the Supreme Court’s abortion ruling. So concerning is the political violence that Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Chuck Grassley (...
Mailbag: June 29th 2022
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 important...
Mike Naig, Brenna Bird Meet With Pottawattamie County Farmers
Touring a family farm in Carson, Agriculture Sec. Mike Naig and Republican attorney general nominee Brenna Bird met with local farmers in Pottawattamie County to discuss issues affecting the agricultural community. Local farmers brought up issues ranging from the...
Pro-Abortion Protestors Gather In Front Of the United States Supreme Court
Hundreds gathered in front of the United States Supreme court to protest the Supreme Court Decision to overturn Roe V. Wade. @IAFieldReport covering the abortion protests here In D.C after SCOTUS overruled Roe V. Wade leaving abortion up to states discretion....
Miller-Meeks Mental Health Bills Pass The House
Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks M.D. (IA-02) passed The House in her latest bi-partisan legislation that would reauthorize key programs to address the mental health and substance use disorder crises. Her bills, apart of H.R. 7666, the Restoring Hope For...