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 it’s 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...
by Luke Martz | Jan 22, 2020 | Media
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...
by Luke Martz | Jan 13, 2020 | Media
Another political site? Really? Yes. And let me tell you why. I grew up in Iowa and cut my teeth on Iowa politics. I know the players and the game. I’ve been to every county in Iowa. I love its people and its beautiful landscape. In 2015, I moved out of state with my...
