by Iowa Field Report | Jun 3, 2022 | Mailbag, Opinion
In 2016 when Skyler Wheeler first ran for office, I supported an opponent. I appreciated what Skyler said he stood for but didn’t trust his inexperience and his ability to have real influence to get things done for our District. I expected he might be a...
by Iowa Field Report | May 23, 2022 | Mailbag, Opinion
Hasso is undoubtedly one of the most qualified candidates to run against Cindy Axne. Hasso, the only African American woman in the running, will be able to shut down progressive identity politics that have infested political discourse in the United States for years. ...
by Iowa Field Report | May 2, 2022 | Mailbag, Opinion
Questions I am curious to know why Todd Halbur, one of two Republicans running for Iowa State Auditor, thinks he can fulfill the duties of the office as required. Mr. Halbur was fired from Iowa’s Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD) in 2018. The following year, he filed...
by Iowa Field Report | Apr 7, 2022 | Mailbag, Opinion
As we enter year three of fighting the coronavirus pandemic, we must acknowledge our healthcare system’s strengths while working to fix our weaknesses. We have seen some incredible medical innovations come out of these past few years, from vaccines to booster shots to...
by Iowa Field Report | Jan 19, 2022 | Mailbag
Webster’s Dictionary defines “conservative” as “marked by moderation or caution” and “disposed to maintain existing institutions.” Oxford describes a conservative as “a person favoring free enterprise,” while Cambridge agrees that a conservative “traditionally...
by Iowa Field Report | Jan 3, 2022 | Mailbag, Opinion
In the past two years, we have all become accustomed to expecting the unexpected. As the mayor of Nevada and a proud Iowan, I am encouraged by our collective ability to adapt and tackle new challenges. In 2022, we will have the opportunity to address a critical issue...