by Luke Martz | Jul 2, 2021 | Opinion
A tale of hubris in just a few tweets… New guy is 8 mins into re-election talking points and we’re just interested in the economy. #ialegis pic.twitter.com/8CaHHyPWK1 — Rep. Chris Hall (@HallForIowa) March 19, 2021 For folks watching this REC and some of the...
by Chuck Grassley | Jul 2, 2021 | Congress, Opinion
On this Independence Day, America celebrates 245 years since freedom-loving patriots put their lives on the line and declared America’s sovereignty from the British Crown. The mid-summer celebration offers the perfect opportunity to take stock of America’s crown...
by Mariannette Miller-Meeks | Jul 2, 2021 | Congress, Opinion
This weekend, we celebrate the 245th anniversary of our nation’s independence. As we use this time to celebrate our freedom with family and friends, we must take a moment to remember what Independence Day means to us as a nation. Our country and the flag that...
by Caleb Lillquist | Jun 29, 2021 | Opinion
Over the past month, Des Moines City Hall has encountered frequent disruptions from Black Liberation ‘activists’ who narrowingly believe Iowa is becoming a ‘fascist and or ‘oppressive’ state.’ Yet let’s put the group’s actions into perspective: Frequent calls for the...
by Senator Joni Ernst | Jun 25, 2021 | Congress, Opinion, Policy
When I served as the Montgomery County Auditor, I was tasked with many different responsibilities. Preparing and certifying tax levies, maintaining financial records, serving as the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors, keeping real estate transfer records—you name it....
by John Hendrickson | Jun 24, 2021 | Opinion, Policy, State Government, Taxation
This year Iowa’s top corporate tax rate decreased from 12 percent, the highest in the nation, to 9.8 percent. Even at 9.8 percent, Iowa’s corporate tax rate is high. Many states have or are in the process of gradually lowering their corporate income tax rates....
