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Iowa Tough

Iowa Tough

The Iowa State Fair, planting, harvest, and the High School State Wrestling Tournament are just a few of the times of year special to the great Hawkeye State. Iowans have a deep passion for wrestling and the sport brings all Iowans together in the spirit of...

Q&A: Crack Pipes

Q&A: Crack Pipes

Q: How should America address its opioid crisis? A: The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) reports America is experiencing an “unprecedented overdose epidemic.” Overdose deaths are claiming an average 275 lives every day. According to the Centers for Disease...

UPDATED: Multiple Candidates Running for Iowa’s Senate Seat Are In Violation Of Federal Ethics Laws

UPDATED: Multiple Candidates Running for Iowa’s Senate Seat Are In Violation Of Federal Ethics Laws

Four candidates, three Democrats and one Republican, have failed to file personal financial disclosure reports with the U.S. Senate.

The Federal Ethics in Government Act (FEGA) requires federal officeholders, candidates for national office, and hundreds of other federal government officials to file personal financial disclosure statements. The provision has been in law for over forty years. However, an investigation by Iowa Field Report has found four of the seven announced candidates for Iowa’s U.S. Senate race have not filed the federally required disclosure reports.

The Media’s “Fact Check” Farce

The Media’s “Fact Check” Farce

“Fact checks” are a fountain of misinformation because the genre primarily consists of the journalist’s opinion masquerading as fact. Additionally, Republicans always get poor grades, while Democrats invariably come through with flying colors.