by Luke Martz | Jun 12, 2026 | Agriculture, Opinion
Rob Sand has spent years making water quality one of the defining issues of his political career. He’s warned about Iowa’s water challenges, talked about cancer concerns, and positioned himself as a champion for environmental accountability. But his...
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:...
by Luke Martz | Jun 1, 2026 | Campaigns, Congress, Opinion
On her official campaign website, Christina Bohannan talks a big game about money in politics, explicitly claiming that “billionaires and corporate special interests buy votes in Congress.” But a look behind the scenes reveals a massive double standard: Bohannan...
by Luke Martz | May 22, 2026 | Congress, Opinion
With Iowa’s First District Republican primary just days away, voters are locked into a high-stakes cycle. Yet, tucked onto the June ballot is a name most have completely ignored, and perhaps for good reason. Perennial candidate David A. Pautsch of Davenport is...
by Mariannette Miller-Meeks | May 18, 2026 | Congress, Opinion
This past week, as we recognized Armed Forces Day, I found myself reflecting on what military service has meant to my family and to our country. Growing up in a military family, much of my childhood was spent on military bases and posts surrounded by men and women...
by Luke Martz | May 13, 2026 | Opinion, State Government
A recent investigation by KCCI has pulled back the curtain on a deeply troubling situation in the small town of Dexter, where a report from the State Auditor’s Office appears to have caused significant reputational harm to a local citizen without sufficient...
