Policy Archives

Chris Jones Thinks Farming “Isn’t That Hard.” Iowa Farmers Would Like a Word

by Luke Martz | Aug 11, 2026 | Agriculture, Campaigns

Somewhere in Iowa right now, a farmer is finishing a 14-hour day that started before sunrise, betting his entire livelihood on weather he can’t control and markets he doesn’t set. Chris Jones thinks he’s got it easy — and Iowa Field Report has...

Rob Sand’s Water Quality Problem Isn’t Just Dave Muhlbauer

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...

Grassley Delivers: How a $1.1 Million EPA Grant is Heading Straight to Iowa Communities

by Luke Martz | Jun 8, 2026 | Congress, Policy

When it comes to clawing taxpayer dollars back from Washington and putting them to work for local communities, Senator Chuck Grassley continues to show how it’s done. While the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently finalized a $1.1 million grant for the...

One Rulebook, Not Ninety-Nine: How Iowa Can Cut Red Tape and Keep Energy Affordable

by Gentry Collins | Apr 14, 2026 | Energy, Opinion

Conservatives know that prosperity depends on clear, predictable rules. When there is one set of fair standards for all of us, entrepreneurs invest, families thrive, and America leads. When government piles on layer after layer of red tape, investment dries up and...

Miller-Meeks Delivers: $209M Investment Recharging Southeast Iowa Rural Hospitals

by Luke Martz | Apr 8, 2026 | Congress, Policy

Iowa is leading the nation in a massive effort to save rural hospitals. As the first state to tap into the new $50 billion federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), Iowa is deploying an initial $209 million to stabilize small-town clinics and bring specialty...

Opinion: Iowa’s Role at the Intersection of Trade and Security

by John Hendrickson | Apr 2, 2026 | Opinion, Policy

This March marks the sixth anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic’s onset in Iowa. It was a surreal time, with impacts ranging from mildly inconvenient to life-altering. While some effects have faded (hopefully for good), others revealed lasting lessons that extend far...