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DES MOINES – Internationally known actor and martial arts champion Chuck Norris will appear at events in Davenport, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines and Council Bluffs for Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Vander Plaats during the final days of the primary election. Vander Plaats’ campaign announced today that Norris, who writes a nationally syndicated column and is ... Full story

Dane Nealson, who on Saturday relinquished his duties as IFCR Chairman gives congratulations to the new IFCR 2010-2011 Executive Board: Chairman Matthew Jay Sexton, Vice Chairman Lucas Draisey, Secretary Natalie Ginty, and Treasurer Jared Parker! This year’s convention was a phenomenal success and thank you to all who attended or helped out! Looking forward to big ... Full story

The "Farewell Boswell" ticket is getting stronger.  Last Friday 6 of the 7 Republican 3rd congressional district candidates debated at Drake University, sponsored by IowaPolitics.com.  The press seemed to mostly pick up the story that Dave Funk confronted Jim Gibbons about his Hastert which is true, but the event was so much more ... Full story

Joe Biden's new catch phrase, "This is a F@$%ing big deal," isn't winning him any favor or notoriety at home with wife Jill. Last night when Jill asked him to help with a huge pile of dishes after entertaining guests, Joe responded with his "This is a F@$%ing big deal" catch phrase. Needless to say Jill did not put up ... Full story

"Yep, it's all B.S."  Al Gore said in a come to Jesus moment during a family intervention confronting Gore on his excessive usage of electricity. "Instead of keeping up the fasad any longer and putting up with annoying cousins accusing him of being a carbon hoarder, he just wanted to go back downstairs in the bat cave and ... Full story

A politically active facebook group of dominatrix loving fans called TEAwhippers have  been caught in a crossfire of harsh discriminating slurs made against the group for attending a GOP rally in Pottawatomie county Iowa. "I really don't know what all the fuss is about," said Sally (last name withheld) a fan follower from the growing facebook group of 13 ... Full story

"It's just some thing we Bushes do, we run for president.  My dad did.  My uncle Jarod did. My brother Georgie did too and he won just like daddy.  Ever since we played cowboys and FBI agents in the back yard as kids I always tried to match and one up what Georgie did," urged Jeb in a ... Full story

In a candid testimony the candidate known as Roberts shared details of his new tattoo. "Many people may not know what a tattoo aficionado I am, but nearly all of my dozen tats are patriotic," confided Roberts. While the design for his new right shoulder tattoo has yet to be revealed it is known that the words "An Even ... Full story

After much consideration from the political consultant team of Michael, Meatball and Mickoslyvich, the Miller Meeks campaign may sign a consulting agreement solely based on tapping in the power of alliteration, particularly the letter "m" for a slogan voters can  find comfort in. A catchy catch phrase oozing with peace of mind could be an advantage in a ... Full story

WASHINGTON—In an effort to reduce wasteful spending and eliminate non-vital federal services, the U.S. government announced plans this week to cut its long-standing senator program, a move it says will help save more than $300 billion each year. According to officials, the decision to cut the national legislative body was reached during a budget review meeting on Tuesday. After ... Full story