Post Tagged with: "Terry Branstad"

Governor Kim Reynolds

Reynolds Becomes Iowa’s First Woman Governor

DES MOINES-Kim Reynolds made history when she became Iowa’s first woman Governor on Wednesday morning.  Reynolds to the oath of office in the rotunda of the Capitol in Des Moines following the resignation of Governor Terry Branstad as he prepares to serve as an ambassador to China. In her remarks, […]

by · May 24, 2017 · Comments are Disabled · Press Release, State
Branstad Gives One of His Last Public Events as Governor at WCC

Branstad Gives One of His Last Public Events as Governor at WCC

URBANDALE, Iowa-Governor Branstad gave a recap of the 2017 Iowa legislative session at the Westside Conservative Club Breakfast at the Iowa Machine Shed on Wednesday.  He also expressed his excitement for his upcoming ambassadorship to China once his confirmation is complete. “This was not an easy session.  As many of […]

by · May 10, 2017 · Comments are Disabled · National, State
Governor Branstad signs bill banning abortions after 20 weeks

Justice Wiggins Blocks Historic Pro-Life Bill

DES MOINES, Iowa-Pro-life supporters gathered at the Capitol on Friday as Governor Branstad signed SF 471 into law, a bill that bans abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.  The bill also requires abortion providers to inform women of alternative options to abortion, to provide an opportunity to view an ultrasound […]

by · May 5, 2017 · Comments are Disabled · State, State
Branstad Says Goodbye: “Always Have a Positive Attitude”

Branstad Says Goodbye: “Always Have a Positive Attitude”

DES MOINES, Iowa-The Republican Party of Iowa hosted a final farewell reception for the longest-serving Governor in United States History, Governor Terry Branstad, on Tuesday at the Airport Holiday Inn in Des Moines.  Previous receptions were held in both Davenport and Sioux City in March. Republican Party of Iowa Chair […]

by · April 25, 2017 · Comments are Disabled · State
Dr. Joe Stowell of Cornerstone University delivers the keynote.

56th Annual Iowa Prayer Breakfast Held During Holy Week

Nearly 1,000 Iowans celebrated their faith at the 56th Annual Iowa Prayer Breakfast on Thursday morning.  A Maunday Thursday tradition, the breakfast is held every year at the Iowa Events Center. The program was emceed by Polk County Supervisor Steve Van Oort, with Governor Terry Branstad welcoming everyone in attendance.  […]

by · April 13, 2017 · Comments are Disabled · State
Pro-life activists gather around stuffed crib of baby shoes representing half of the 4,000 lives lost each year to abortion in Iowa

Pro-Life Activists Gather To Support Life At Iowa Capitol

Hundreds of pro-life activists gathered at the Capitol on Thursday in response to a call to action by the Coalition of Pro-Life Leaders of Iowa.  This followed the passage of a SF 471 which would ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy in the House Human Resources committee on Wednesday.  […]

by · March 30, 2017 · Comments are Disabled · State
IFRW meets with Governor Branstad and Lieutenant Governor Reynolds

GOP Women Gather At Capitol

The Iowa Federation of Republican Women held their annual Day On The Hill on Monday. Conservative women wearing red came from all over the state to meet with lawmakers, tour the Capitol, and socialize with like-minded activists. The morning started with a visit with State Auditor Mary Mosiman. Appointed by […]

by · March 6, 2017 · Comments are Disabled · State
Branstad, Reynolds, Northey applaud Executive Order that begins overhaul of Waters of the U.S. Rule

Branstad, Reynolds, Northey applaud Executive Order that begins overhaul of Waters of the U.S. Rule

(DES MOINES) –Today, Gov. Terry Branstad, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds and Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey applauded the Trump Administration’s Executive Order to begin the process of rescinding the harmful Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule. Gov. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Reynolds both recently had direct conversations with Environmental Protection […]

by · February 28, 2017 · Comments are Disabled · Press Release
Senator Danielson Tweets Hypocrisy

Senator Danielson Tweets Hypocrisy

By: Josh Wilson State Senator Jeff Danielson, D-Cedar Falls, who embarrassed himself last year with his politician tattoo and is rud to be a potential candidate for Congress or Iowa Secretary of State to to on Tuesday calling for campaign finance reform.  His was in response to a […]

by · February 21, 2017 · Comments are Disabled · State
Veterans Gather At Capitol

Veterans Gather At Capitol

By: MacKenzie Dreeszen  Iowa veterans were recognized on Wednesday during Veterans Day on the Hill at the Capitol in Des Moines. Both rotundas were packed with veterans and their friends and families, and the long list of event sponsors included veteran advocacy groups and non-profits that assist veterans in Iowa. […]

by · January 19, 2017 · Comments are Disabled · State
Branstad Gives Final Condition of The State

Branstad Gives Final Condition of The State

On Tuesday Governor Branstad ivered his final condition of the state address in the chamber of the Iowa House of Representatives. The galleries were packed with people from all over the state as the he outd the legislative goals of the 87th General Assembly. Presiding over the first Republican trifecta […]

by · January 11, 2017 · Comments are Disabled · State