by Luke Martz | Jun 12, 2026 | Agriculture, Opinion
Rob Sand has spent years making water quality one of the defining issues of his political career. He’s warned about Iowa’s water challenges, talked about cancer concerns, and positioned himself as a champion for environmental accountability. But his...
by Luke Martz | Jun 3, 2026 | Campaigns, Opinion
Primary nights are fun because everybody spends six months telling us what’s going to happen, and then voters show up and ruin half the narratives. Last night’s Republican gubernatorial primary was no exception. Here are the winners and losers. WINNER:...
by Luke Martz | Apr 22, 2026 | Campaigns, Governor
Last week, the Iowa Supreme Court delivered a unanimous 7-0 reality check to the State Auditor, stripping him of his unauthorized subpoena power in the Davenport building collapse case. For anyone else, a 7-0 rebuke from the state’s highest Court would be a...
by Luke Martz | Apr 17, 2026 | Campaigns, Governor
Republican gubernatorial candidate Randy Feenstra is making one thing clear: he isn’t just running a primary campaign; he is preparing for the general election. Iowa Field Report Has it First: Feenstra will officially launch the “Retirees for...
by Luke Martz | Mar 31, 2026 | Campaigns, Governor
For those of you expecting a plan that might build on Iowa’s success, you’re going to be disappointed by what you see. But for those of you who have paid attention to the way Rob Sand acts and what he says, his latest move will come as no surprise. After...
