by Luke Martz | Jan 25, 2021 | Media, Opinion
Donald Trump might have coined the term “fake news,” but the concept existed long before he descended his golden escalator all those years ago. Since at least the Reagan era, conservatives and many members of media have had a fraught relationship with neither side...
by Luke Martz | Jul 29, 2020 | Media, Opinion, State Government
Iowa Field Report has learned that State Auditor Rob Sand is working feverishly to get a hold of Iowans’ personal and confidential health records. According to Sand, he needs the information, which includes records of sexually transmitted diseases and other sensitive...
by Luke Martz | May 10, 2020 | Media, Opinion
Tara Reade’s corroborated allegations of sexual assault against Joe Biden not only shine a blinding light on the hypocrisy of Democrats, but the media as well — both nationally and, sadly, right here in Iowa. Just two years ago, when Brett Kavanaugh was accused...
by Luke Martz | Jan 30, 2020 | Media, State Politics
Morningside Poll: Who’s the real winner? Yesterday, Morningside University released the results of its 2020 Iowa Political Survey. The biggest winner of this poll may be Governor Kim Reynolds. The poll had her approval rating at 57%. Surveys like this are vital as she...
by Luke Martz | Jan 22, 2020 | Media, State Politics
Mighty Hunter Comes Up Short Finance reports were due yesterday — while the Iowa Field Report team reviews them, there is one thing that stands out. Our auditor, Rob Sand, raised almost nothing last year. This is noteworthy because he has been roundly praised...
by Luke Martz | Jan 21, 2020 | Media, Opinion
The best reporters bring a sharp eye and ear to their job, using their observations to find the truth and record it for posterity within the objective bounds of their professional creed. Bad reporters talk more than listen and label their opinions facts, turning into...
