By Bob Eschliman Editor So, last time, we talked about the importance of Life, as our Founders and Framers saw it, and why it is still important to Americans yet today. This time, however, I’d like to focus on Liberty. After all, it did come next in Thomas Jefferson’s […]
From Press Release Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA) launched a contest for supporters to choose the campaign’s first radio advertisement. Supporters of the Santorum for President campaign are being given the choice between two advertisements: “Take Back America” features the campaign theme song and […]
From Press Release U.S. Rep. David Young (R-IA 3) will be at the Iowa State Fair serving drinks and visiting with Fair goers at the Iowa Pork Producers tent tonight from 5 to 7 p.m. He will be an honorary chef for the evening. Additionally, he will be at […]
By The Iowa Statesman In modern politics, it’s become almost as American as apple pie. At least one politician — if not all of them — make a pledge to senior citizens that they won’t touch their Social Security checks. Well, 2016 isn’t going to see a change. Thursday, […]
By The Iowa Statesman Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump will be visiting the Iowa State Fair on Saturday so he can see the Butter Cow. The Butter Cow has been an institution at the Iowa State Fair since 1911, during which time five people have held the title “Butter […]
By The Iowa Statesman Republican presidential candidate former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum will be back in Iowa later this week as part of “Rick’s Road to 99,” the 2012 Iowa Republican Caucus winner’s effort to hold campaign stops in all 99 Iowa counties. This morning, his campaign released the […]
From Press Release Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today held the first of a series of roundtable meetings across the state to focus on ways to better align education and workforce initiatives to close the skills gap and meet future employer needs. The roundtable series […]
By The Iowa Statesman Republican presidential candidate Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker will return to Iowa with his “Walker Winnebago” on Monday for a stop at the Iowa State Fair and The Des Moines Register’s soapbox, followed by campaign stops throughout central Iowa. As has been the case in the […]
By The Iowa Statesman Republican presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Rand Paul’s campaign released a new advertisement Wednesday morning, to not only promote his own struggling campaign, but to also attack one of his competitors. In the ad, which will run through the weekend in both Iowa and New Hampshire, […]
By The Iowa Statesman Two Iowa Republican county central committees have called on state and federal officials to stop providing taxpayer funds to Planned Parenthood in the wake of the Center for Medical Progress’ investigative videos that detail the abortion provider’s use on unethical and illegal practices to obtain […]
By Bob Eschliman Editor Our state fair is a great state fair. Don’t miss it. Don’t even be late. It’s dollars to donuts that our state fair is the best state fair in our state. OK, enough Rodgers and Hammerstein. The eyes of the political world have descended upon […]
According to a new report from Politico, Republican presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Rand Paul may have to make a very difficult choice in a couple weeks. Currently, according to Republican Party rules in Kentucky, a candidate may not run for than one political office in the same election cycle. […]
By The Iowa Statesman The Center for Medical Progress has released the second installment of its “Human Capital” series. In this episode, a former procurement technician for Planned Parenthood’s partner, Stem Express, discussed the procurement consent process and how it was oftentimes circumvented when highly desired babies — usually […]
By The Iowa Statesman Tuesday, there were two major developments in the investigation into former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s e server. U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, which is loing into the matter, commented on both developments. The first was a report from the […]
The rumor started circulating when the South Carolina staff was told it was no longer going to be paid: former Texas Gov. Rick Perry was out of money. It wasn’t a big surprise to anyone who had been paying attention: Perry had struggled to raise $1 million, lagging far behind […]
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 Personally, I can’t stand Donald Trump. He engages his mouth before he thinks way too often. He thinks his [defecation] doesn’t stink. […]
From Press Release U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley will hold eight town meetings in Poweshiek, Tama, Osceola, Plymouth, Clay, Palo Alto, Emmet and Dickinson counties during the week of Aug. 24 as part of his annual 99-county meetings. He has held a meeting in each of Iowa’s 99 counties at […]
From Press Release Last week Iowa Congressman David Young accepted the “Hero of Main Street” award from the National Retail Federation. The award is given to Members of Congress who show outstanding support of the retail industry’s public policy proposals. Congressman Young said, “I was honored to accept this […]
From Press Reelase Iowa Governor Terry Branstad today announced appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions. The following individuals’ appointments are effective Aug. 6, unpaid, and are not subject to Iowa Senate confirmation: College Student Aid Commission Amy Brace, Ankeny Mississippi River Parkway Planning Commission Lisa Walsh, Burlington […]
From Press Release Iowa Gov. Terry E. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced they will launch a series of roundtable meetings across the state to focus on ways to better align education and workforce initiatives to close the skills gap and meet future employer needs. The roundtable […]
By The Iowa Statesman U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) has the largest amount of cash on hand of any candidate in the Republican presidential primary campaign. And now he’s showing signs he intends to use it. The Cruz for President campaign today released a 30-second TV spot called ‘Values’ […]
U.S. Rep. David Young Iowa’s Third Congressional District The past few weeks you may have been hearing about the possibility of a federal government shutdown in October. As we head toward the fiscal year dead things are bound to get a bit bumpy in Washington. I think a blame […]
By The Iowa Statesman Republican presidential candidate former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee will be back in Iowa this week, including a stop at the Iowa State Fair, which officially begins Thursday. His campaign unveiled an itinerary that includes stops throughout the state beginning tomorrow. Tuesday, Aug. 11 7:30 […]
Two debates and a candidates forum did little to change the landscape of the race, other than to reinforce trends we were already seeing on the ground. But, a couple of tweets from Donald Trump may unravel the whole thing. It’s too early to tell if Trump vs. Megyn Kelly […]
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 Unless you’ve had your head stuck in the sand for the past month, you’re probably well aware […]
The following conversation to place Friday afternoon in a nondescript coffee shop, somewhere in Central Iowa. The opinions expressed herein are those of the participants, not necessarily The Iowa Statesman. • • • Bob Eschliman — Editor, The Iowa Statesman Whenever there is a presidential debate, myself, Krusty, and […]
U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack Iowa’s Second Congressional District I wanted to give you a quick update about some of the work I’m doing on one of my top priorities in Congress, boosting Iowa’s economy. Recently, I joined with Rep. Adam Kinzinger to introduce a bill that will increase access […]
From format to finished product, the Fox News Republican presidential debates on Thursday were a certifiable hot mess. There were no winners, and only the American people were the losers. But, The .Gif Shop staff decided to break it down anyway. • • • After just missing out of the […]
From Press Release The nationally-acclaimed, Grammy Award-nominated and Dove Award-winning Christian pop rock band Newsboys will make a special appearance at Republican presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’ Rally for Religious Liberty on Aug. 21 in Des Moines. “Our campaign couldn’t be excited for the Newsboys to perform […]
By Bob Eschliman Editor Not long after Iowa Speaker of the House of Representatives Kraig Paulsen (R-Hiawatha) announced he would be vacating the chair prior to the start of the 2016 legislative session, Senate Minority Leader Bill Dix (R-Shell Rock) and House Majority Leader Linda Upmeyer (R-Clear Lake) issued […]
By Bob Eschliman Editor According to the Washington Times, three of former presidential hopeful Ron Paul’s 2012 campaign staffers were charged in an indicted unsealed today that accuses them of paying off former Republican state Sen. Kent Sorenson to switch allegiance in the last presidential race. “Federal campaign finance […]
By Bob Eschliman Editor Speaker of the Iowa House of Representatives Kraig Paulsen (R-Hiawatha) has announced he will relinquish the chair and not seek re-election in 2016. The surprising news was announced this morning, catching many Republicans off-guard. Paulsen is one of the longest-serving Republican leaders in Iowa House […]
From Press Release Gov. Scott Walker today announced the first 65 members of his Iowa leadership team, which includes than one-third of the state’s senate Republicans, six state representatives, and numerous other current and former elected officials, business leaders, and party activists. “Our Iowa leadership team includes a […]
From Press Release U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today announced the addition of another lawmaker as well as several activists, pastors, and courageous conservatives to his Iowa Leadership Team. The ten new members will join the current team of 24 other individuals who make up the Iowa Leadership Team, […]
From Press Release Since media reports of videos describing in detail Planned Parenthood’s role in the harvesting of fetal tissue, Senator Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary, has opened an inquiry into the organization’s facilitation of activities described in the videos. Grassley previously made an inquiry to the […]
From Press Release Funeral services have been scheduled for Senior Airman Drew Bellairs, 20, of Osage. Bellairs, a member of the Maintenance Group, 185th Air Refueling Wing, Iowa Air National Guard based in Sioux City drowned while swimming at Marbo Cave, Mangilao, Guam, on Saturday, July 25. Bellairs was […]
From Press Release The fifth undercover video in the controversy over Planned Parenthood’s sale of aborted baby parts shows the Director of Research for Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Melissa Farrell, advertising the Texas Planned Parenthood branch’s track record of fetal tissue sales, including its ability to iver fully intact […]
By The Iowa Public Information Board Question: I am a member of a three member governmental body. Can I talk to another member away from public meetings? Answer: It is difficult for two of three members of a governmental body to communicate outside an open, public meeting without violating […]
From Press Release U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley will hold seven town meetings in Adams, Taylor, Fremont and Mills counties on Wednesday, Aug. 19, and Shelby, Cass and Audubon counties on Thursday, Aug. 20, as part of his annual 99-county meetings. Grassley has held a meeting in each of Iowa’s […]
By Sgt. Renee Surentine 135th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Iowa National Guard On a hot summer day in central Louisiana, Iowa Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Chris Jorgensen, of Garrison oversees the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) training of his 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division Soldiers. Iowa […]
From Press Release U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, will hold a Rally for Religious Liberty on August 21 in Des Moines, IA, calling attention to the religious persecution of Christian business owners and employees who have been sanctioned by their government because of their religious beliefs. Sen. Cruz will […]
By Chuck Grassley United States Senator Two summers ago, Barbara and I visited the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. It’s also the place where President Lyndon B. Johnson chose to sign Medicare into law 50 years ago on July 30, 1965. It was a signature moment in […]
From Press Release Today the Obama Administration’s declared a major disaster for the state of Iowa following severe weather that occurred during the period of June 20 to June 25, 2015. Grassley led the Iowa congressional egation last week in writing a letter to President Barack Obama adding their […]
By Bob Eschliman Editor I am oftentimes asked, “Why are you doing this? What’s the point?” And my response is very simple: two terms for Barack Obama. The only way that happens is with an electorate that is so disconnected from the principles that founded our nation that it […]
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 Audacity (n) — the willingness to take bold risks. Absurdity (n) — the quality or state of being ridiculous or […]
From Press Release Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum has announced a three-day swing through Iowa this weekend. The winner of the 2012 Iowa Caucus will be traveling through northwest and north-central Iowa. His current itinerary follows. Additional events will likely be scheduled and announced later […]
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 apologize for not jumping on this sooner, but I was a little under the weather last […]
From Press Release U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) has released his weekly video address, in which he discusses Whistleblower Appreciation Day. During the video, he says that government employees are entrusted with the responsibility of serving the people of this country, and that while most take their work very […]
From Press Release Republican presidential candidate Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker will travel to southwest Iowa Friday, making several stops on a day-long tour of the region aboard the campaign’s Winnebago. At each stop, Walker will share his message as a fighter and a winner with a proven record of […]
From Press Release U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today announced she will host a series of town meetings across Iowa. In addition to the previously announced town meeting on Saturday in Pocahontas County, Senator Ernst will also hold town meetings in Allamakee, aware, Cedar and Marion counties as part of […]
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