by Luke Martz | Jun 26, 2026 | Campaigns, Governor, Opinion
Rob Sand has built his political brand around a simple message. He’s not like the other politicians. He rails against “Des Moines insiders.” He criticizes partisan politics. He tells Iowans he’s the independent watchdog willing to challenge...
by Luke Martz | Jun 28, 2023 | Education, Opinion, Policy
I’ll tell you what’s a dumpster fire – random outdated analogies from 30 years ago that make no sense and fall flat. In case you missed it, in a late-week opinion dump, Laura Belin posted unoriginal dribbling from longtime union hack, Bruce Lear. Honestly, at...
by John Hendrickson | Jan 12, 2022 | Governor, Opinion, State Government, Taxation
Governor Kim Reynolds in her Condition of the State address outlined a bold, conservative, and pro-growth policy agenda that places Iowa taxpayers and families first. Opportunity was a major theme of the Governor’s address, and she also acknowledged the “Iowa nice”...
by Walt Rogers | Jan 27, 2021 | Education, Opinion, Policy
From my experience traveling across Iowa and visiting with parents and teachers, I am convinced that having more choice in education is vital. Real-life stories of change from parents and private school leaders illustrate the importance of choice in education. A...