From Press Release U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) will hold four town meetings in Adair, Buena Vista, Ida and Monona counties on Friday and next Monday as part of his annual 99-county tour. He has held a meeting in each of Iowa’s 99 counties at least once every year […]
By Bob Eschliman Editor Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds and Pella Corporation CEO Pat Meyer will host a press conference tomorrow to reveal their work so far on developing the Iowa Energy Plan. The event will begin at 1:30 p.m. at Pella Corporation’s Design Center, located at 102 Main Street […]
From Press Release Today, 55 conservative leaders from across America signed the open letter “Vision For New Conservative Leadership.” The letter states, in part: Republican leaders have a responsibility to better align their party’s policy stances with founding American principles, the U.S. Constitution, and the will and consent of […]
By The Iowa Statesman Rand Paul for President announced Thursday it has $2 million cash on hand at the conclusion of the third quarter in an effort to quiet rumors that their candidate will soon exit the Republican presidential primary race. In a press release, the campaign said, “With regular […]
From Press Release The Cruz for President Campaign today announced CruzCrowd, the world’s first presidential social crowd-funding platform. Based on the theme of the American Revolution, CruzCrowd empowers individual supporters to raise small-dollar donations for the campaign and recruit others to join the Cruz Campaign’s grassroots army. CLICK HERE […]
From Press Release For months, U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) has urged the Environmental Protection Agency to revise and increase its proposed volume obligations for renewable biofuels under the Renewable Fuel Standard for 2014, 2015 and 2016. After hearing from Grassley and other senators, the EPA revised its initial […]
By Bob Eschliman Editor One of the Iowa Senate Republican Caucus’ most vocal champions, long rud to be interested in a congressional run, will announce his intentions next week at an event in the First Congressional District. State Sen. Mark Chelgren (R-Ottumwa) said today he would announce his intentions […]
From Press Release Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) received the American Conservative Union’s 2014 Award for Conservative Excellence for his dedication to conservative principles that promote a free society. “I’m honored to receive this award from such a well-respected group. We must continue to stand for our nation’s […]
From Press Release U.S. Rep. Rod Blum (R-IA 1) issued the following statement on his vote against the continuing resolution: “Today I voted no on the continuing resolution because I believe that short term, last minute funding measures that kick the can down the road are not the proper […]
From Press Release U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, is adding another nominee to the State Department nominees on whom he is placing a hold, citing a continued failure to respond in a timely and reasonable manner to his inquiries regarding what should be the […]
From Press Release Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad today appointed Kevin McKeever as judge to the Sixth Judicial District. McKeever was appointed to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Douglas S. Russell. McKeever, 46, of Iowa City, currently serves as an Assistant Muscatine County Attorney. Previously […]
After eight es begging supporters — as well as the media who covers his campaign — for money on the eve of the third-quarter FEC filing dead, the Marco Rubio presidential campaign to its desperation to a new level by offering an “Adopt a Staffer for the Day” (CLICK HERE […]
From Press Release Republican presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz today announced the endorsement of former Scott Walker supporter state Sen. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull). The endorsement follows Cruz’ earlier announcement that all three of Walker’s former grassroots co-chairs in Georgia are also now organizing for the Cruz campaign. “It […]
By The Iowa Statesman The latest investigative journalism video from Project Veritas shows campaign staffers jing about using an image of Donald Trump to drum up registered voters in violation of election laws. “There’s like hundreds and hundreds of people, and I just flash a picture of Donald Trump […]
From Press Release U.S. Rep. Steve King (R-IA 4) released the following statement after submitting four amendments to the Continuing Resolution in Rules Committee today: “For months Members of the House have been saying we need to stand on principle,” said King. “This is why I have introduced four […]
From Press Release Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst released the following statement after voting in favor of a short-term continuing resolution through Dec. 11: “Like many Iowans, I’m tired of Washington’s dangerous and shortsighted habit of governing from one emergency to the next. The American people deserve better which […]
By Bob Eschliman Editor With the third fundraising dead of the Republican presidential primary season looming at midnight tonight, campaigns are beating the bushes — in several cases very hard — in a last-ditch effort to post solid numbers in their reports to the Federal Election Commission tonight. Fundraising […]
To the Editor: Multiple studies have shown that church attendance in the United States is declining. According to recent polls, the percentage of Americans who attend church on a regular basis (regular attendance defined as going to church at least three out of eight Sundays) is at less than 20% […]
By John Thompson Republican Party of Iowa State Central Committee Member Last weekend in Des Moines residents celebrated the 14th annual Latino Heritage Festival. On Sunday I volunteered at the Polk County GOP booth filling balloons for kids. Many presidential candidates posted staff at the event to answer patron’s […]
From Press Release This week, Republican presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio will be back in Iowa to share his vision for a New American Century. On Thursday, he will meet with voters at a town hall in Cedar Falls. On Friday, he will hold a meet and greet […]
By Bob Eschliman Editor At least three Republican county central committees have joined the growing chorus of conservatives demanding action to end taxpayer subsidies for Planned Parenthood. Last week, the GOP leaders in Polk, Story, and Woodbury counties approved their own resolutions. The Polk County resolution: Whereas, the […]
By The Iowa Statesman A new forensic analysis of the Center of Medical Progress’ videos showing Planned Parenthood executives discussing the sale of body parts from aborted babies reinforces the organization’s claims that there is nothing “doctored” about them. An excerpt from the forensic report follows: In September, 2015, […]
From Press Release hairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee wrote Monday to the Department of Health and Human Services […]
Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the views of The Iowa Statesman. By Krusty Konservative Dictator of the Iowa Blogosphere It’s time for a bitch-slap of truth — for the Republican establishment, truth for “fiscal conservatives,” and truth for Christian conservatives. I’d […]
From Press Release Republican presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz today named former U.S. Rep. Bob Barr the National Chair of the “Liberty Leaders for Cruz” coalition. The campaign also released a video of eight leaders in the Liberty movement who are actively working for the Cruz campaign, featuring […]
By The Iowa Statesman Republicans in Iowa House District 5 selected Dr. Charles Holz as their nominee in the upcoming special election to replace state Rep. Chuck Soderberg (R-Le Mars) in the heavily Republican district. Plymouth County GOP chair Don Kass was elected to preside over the nominating convention. […]
By Bob Eschliman Editor With conservatives within the base of his own party clamoring for him to take executive action to defund Iowa’s abortion industry, Gov. Terry Branstad instead issued an executive order to placate another interest group during a “Buddy Bench” dedication ceremony today at Arthur Elementary School […]
By Bob Eschliman Editor In the most detailed policy released yet by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, he says he wants to cut taxes for almost every American, remove loopholes for the very rich and special interests, and to end corporate inversion by making U.S. corporate tax rates among […]
With Rick Perry and Scott Walker out of the picture, and following the second GOP presidential primary debate, there has been some movement in the field, and we once again have a little clarity — both about the electorate and the media-driven polls that are being reported. We are […]
By The Iowa Statesman Investigative journalist James O’Keefe of Project Veritas went to Nevada to follow up on his most recent video exposing Clinton campaign staffers violating election laws in Nevada. In the video, O’Keefe attempted to uncover what happened to Christina Gupana, the Las Vegas attorney who was […]
By The Iowa Statesman The Republican Party establishment and media have pressed presidential candidate Donald Trump for specifics on policy. And this morning, they’re going to get some when the GOP frontrunner will host a press conference at 10 a.m. at Trump Tower to announce his tax plan and […]
From Press Release U.S. Rep. Steve King (R-IA 4) released the following statement to express his call for open dialogue and a iberate process to elect a new Speaker of the House Representatives: “The House of Representatives is now tasked with electing a new Speaker. This is both a […]
From Press Release U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that Aaron McKay has been named state director of the six Grassley offices located in Iowa. The state director is based in Des Moines. Grassley said his state offices – located in Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des Moines, Sioux […]
From Press Release Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds announced that they will travel to Cedar Rapids today for the dedication of a “Buddy Bench” at Arthur Elementary, 2630 B Ave. NE, and make an announcement regarding the administration’s efforts to end bullying in Iowa’s schools. Former […]
From Press Release Republican Third Congressional District candidate Joe Grandanette reacted positively to the decision of U.S. Rep. John Boehner to step down as Speaker of the House of Representatives. Grandanette’s run for Congress is fueled in part by U.S. Rep. David Young’s vote in support of Boehner for […]
By Bob Eschliman Editor No single state had impact on the foundation of the United States of America as Virginia. That’s not to marginalize the efforts of the other 12 colonies, but the facts speak for themselves. George Mason drafted the Virginia Declaration of Rights, which were copied […]
By The Iowa Statesman According to the New York Times: Speaker of the House of Representatives U.S. Rep. John Boehner (R-OH 8), under intense pressure from conservatives in his party, will resign and give up his House seat at the end of October, throwing Congress into chaos as it […]
By Bob Eschliman Editor This morning at the Values Voters Summit in Washington, DC, Republican presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio unveiled a new proposal to encourage paid family leave in America without government mandates. “I believe we can fix this problem by creatively applying our free enterprise principles […]
Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the views of The Iowa Statesman. By Krusty Konservative Dictator of the Iowa Blogosphere If you have come to the realization that radical Islam and the communist/socialist movement embodied by the modern Democratic Party have somehow […]
From Press Release U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) joined a letter to President Barack Obama urging him to raise directly with Chinese President Xi Jinping concerns about China’s ays in approving agricultural biotech products. President Xi will be meeting with President Obama yet this week. The U.S. is also […]
The tenuous, on-again-off-again relationship between Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump and the GOP Establishment shills at FOX News is officially off again, probably permanently. The Donald says, despite assurances to the contrary from Roger Ailes, he’s being treated unfairly by the Fair and Balanced folks in Manhattan. So, he’s boycotting […]
Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the views of The Iowa Statesman. By Jon the Southern Baptist On the Front s of the Culture War I know if I sent a letter to Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad, it’s highly unlikely he would […]
From Press Release Today at a Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs and Federal Management hearing entitled, “Examining the Use of Agency Regulatory Guidance,” U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) expressed concerns raised by Iowans over the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) recently […]
From Press Release Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) made the following statement after the Justice Department failed to provide a substantive response to a Sept. 14, 2015, letter from he and Government Affairs Chairman U.S. Ron Johnson. The senators asked Attorney General Loretta Lynch for […]
From Press Release More than three months after a report was released from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (VA OIG) following Senator Joni Ernst’s (R-IA) request for an investigation into the VA Central Iowa Health Care System’s mental health care programs and treatment provided […]
By Bob Eschliman Editor Republicans promised a much robust effort to retake the Iowa Senate at the conclusion of the 2015 session that saw GOP senators relegated to irrelevancy by Democrats, who hold a 1-seat majority, and Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal (D-Council Bluffs). That effort began today […]
From Press Release Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad yesterday met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Chinese governors from the provinces of Sichuan, Chongqing, Zhejiang, Shandong, and Shaanxi in Seattle, Wash. Their conversations were during the Third Annual U.S.-China Governors Forum and Dialogue, which was arranged by the Chinese Association […]
John Thompson Republican Party of Iowa State Central Committee Member Last Saturday, the Republican Party Party of Iowa’s State Central Committee passed a resolution to cease all funding for Planned Parenthood. The organization has long claimed to receive no public subsidies to provide abortions. They claim that all the […]
From Press Release Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) stressed the urgent need to address rampant problems at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) during a Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing entitled, “Improving VA Accountability: Examining First-Hand Accounts of Department of Veterans Affairs Whistleblowers.” The Iowa Senator […]
By Bob Eschliman Editor The Iowa Public Information Board, the Iowa Freedom of Information Council, Register Media, IowaWatch.org, and the Iowa Newspaper Association will be hosting a celebration of freedom of information and open government Thursday, Oct. 8, in Des Moines. To register for the event, CLICK HERE. The […]
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