by Luke Martz | Jul 24, 2026 | Campaigns, Congress, Opinion
Add “campaign finance disclosures” to the list of things Josh Turek apparently hasn’t had time to read closely — right alongside the Iowa House voting schedule. For months, the Council Bluffs Democrat running to replace Joni Ernst has leaned hard on...
by Luke Martz | Jul 2, 2026 | Campaigns, Congress
Yesterday, a batch of new Iowa laws officially took effect. Mandatory bail for violent felons. Conscience protections for doctors. Merit-based hiring. Religious protections for foster parents. Faster paths to adoption. Legal shields for farmers. Read that list again....
by Luke Martz | Jun 26, 2026 | Campaigns, Governor, Opinion
Rob Sand has built his political brand around a simple message. He’s not like the other politicians. He rails against “Des Moines insiders.” He criticizes partisan politics. He tells Iowans he’s the independent watchdog willing to challenge...
by Mariannette Miller-Meeks | Jun 23, 2026 | Campaigns, Congress, Opinion
As a physician who has spent decades caring for patients in Iowa, I have seen firsthand what it means when rural communities lack access to quality health care. I have seen patients drive hours for a specialist appointment. I have seen emergency rooms stretched thin....
by Luke Martz | Jun 17, 2026 | Campaigns, Opinion
Former state Sen. Jim Carlin is back in the headlines. Unfortunately for Iowa Republicans, it’s not because he has a plan to advance conservative priorities or help keep a critical U.S. Senate seat in Republican hands. Instead, after suffering yet another...
by Luke Martz | Jun 3, 2026 | Campaigns, Opinion
Primary nights are fun because everybody spends six months telling us what’s going to happen, and then voters show up and ruin half the narratives. Last night’s Republican gubernatorial primary was no exception. Here are the winners and losers. WINNER:...
