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Why is Woke Big Tech secretly trying to change Iowa’s electric grid?
The spokesperson for the group, R.G. Schwarm, spent the better part of an hour talking about how Iowans want more competition in the electricity markets but then he went on to say his group wasn’t actually pushing for competition for Iowans. Instead, the group was just making the case that its “large energy user” members should be able to break away from Iowa’s electric grid and leave Iowa ratepayers picking up the bill.
EXCLUSIVE: Iowa-Based Organization Launches Six Figure Ad Buy in Support of School Choice
“But money alone isn’t the solution. Parents also need choice. To send their kids to whatever school is best for them” Governor Reynolds says in the Priorities for Iowa advertisement.
IFR publisher expelled from Iowa Press Association – Liberal mega-donor allowed to remain
The Iowa Field Report broke some of the biggest Iowa political stories of the year. The first to report on U.S. Senate candidate Mike Franken's assault report, the first to write on state house candidate Sonya Heitshusen's arrest, and the only outlet to provide...
Republicans Lead Final Iowa Poll of 2022 Midterms
The final Iowa Poll by The Des Moines Register for the 2022 midterm election cycle has Republicans leading in almost every congressional and statewide race, including strong double-digit leads for key Republican incumbents. Conducted by pollster J. Ann Selzer, the...
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String Of Losers Line Up To Support Franken’s Senate Run
Just when you thought it could not get any worse for Franken, his campaign continues to tout endorsements that hold no value in his run against Senator Chuck Grassley. Franken has recently been endorsed by Patty Judge, Jean Lloyd-Jones, and Bonnie Campbell. The...
Iowa Gas Prices Break New Record, Putting Heat on Democrats
“Are [Iowa Democrats] at least willing to acknowledge that Biden’s reckless anti-energy policies are to blame for high gas and diesel prices,” a Republican National Committee spokesman quizzed in a press release. “Or does staying on the good side of Biden and radical activist groups trump the interests of everyday Iowans?”
Mike Franken: Mayor Of Gaffe City?
Democrat Senate Candidate Mike Franken has had a tough time on the campaign trail as he continues to stumble with consistent errors and misstatements. Before the Democrat’s first debate, Franken was caught by Politifact lying about Senator Grassley’s position in the...
DMPD Conducts Memorial For Fallen Officers During National Police Week
For National Police Week, Des Moines Police Department Officers conducted a memorial for fallen officers who gave their lives while serving. The event was held on Count Avenue River Bridge from 9 am-to 1pm to honor all of those who have and are currently serving their...
PRESS RELEASE: Closing Remarks from Senate Majority Leader Whitver
Closing Remarks from Senate Majority Leader Whitver Des Moines – Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver, R-Ankeny, released closing remarks at the end of the 2022 Iowa Legislative Session as prepared for delivery. Friends and colleagues, I want to start by simply...
Mailbag: Hasso Should Receive The Iowa GOP Nomination
Hasso is undoubtedly one of the most qualified candidates to run against Cindy Axne. Hasso, the only African American woman in the running, will be able to shut down progressive identity politics that have infested political discourse in the United States for years. ...
Biden’s baby formula shortage a matter of life and death
Here’s a headline I would never have thought I’d read in America in 2022: “Iowa families scour stores for baby formula.” But that’s the grim reality today under President Biden.
Miller’s New Campaign Manager Hates Cops, White Privilege, Tweets Reveal
Tom Miller's campaign manager, Jacob Hamblin, has a record of misogynistic and racially charged anti-law enforcement tweets. Tom Miller didn't tell anyone he hired a new campaign manager, but in the Des Moines Register, a Jacob Hamlin was quoted announcing that...
Feenstra Endeavors To Curb Iowa’s Infant Formula Shortage
With a crisis level of infant formula shortage in the United States, particularly in the state of Iowa, U.S Reps Randy Feenstra (R-IA) and Stephanie Bice (R-OK) have introduced legislation to help battle the dire conundrum. The Formula Act moves to direct the Food...
