by Iowa Field Report | May 4, 2022 | Opinion
Ex-Rep. Abby Finkenauer’s callous and widely condemned remarks about Polk County District Judge Scott Beattie reflect her disdain for the separation of powers in our system of government. Even two of her fellow Democrats — Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand and Rep....
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 Luke Martz | Apr 29, 2022 | Opinion
As Rob Sand kicks off his self-promoting book tour, he’s taking a spin through the Iowa Press table this week. This is so exciting. Rob is a truly talented human being (and very funny). I can’t wait to get my hands on this book! https://t.co/qpqNI0lyca — Cory...
by Luke Martz | Apr 15, 2022 | Campaigns, Opinion, Party Politics
This week at the Republican National Committee meeting in Memphis, Tennessee, the RNC voted unanimously not to make any changes to the party’s presidential nominating calendar. This means Republicans will keep Iowa First in the Nation. This seems like a quick,...
by Luke Martz | Apr 14, 2022 | Campaigns, Opinion, State Politics
2022 has been rough for Iowa Democrats, especially our current Attorney General Tom Miller. Democrat Attorney General Tom Miller’s top legal aide, Iowa solicitor general Jeff Thompson, was arrested on an assault charge in Des Moines last week. Lynn Hicks, chief of...
by Luke Martz | Apr 13, 2022 | Campaigns, Congress, Opinion, Party Politics
Abby Finkenuer has embarrassed herself and Iowa Democrats by failing to do the most basic task of gathering enough signatures to get on the ballot, but she says a “partisan” Iowa judge is to blame for her historical fail. On Monday, Polk County District Judge Scott...
