For the first time in state history, pro-life Iowans can promote their message on car license plates. Following a decade-long effort spearheaded by Iowa Right to Life, the new “Choose Life” license plates debuted in the state on Monday. They are available at your county treasurer’s office. “We are thrilled the pro-life citizens across the [...]
The debate over immigration reform continues to rage in the nation’s capitol. There are three sides to the current debate – Republicans who are pushing for a pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants, Republicans who are opposed to anything that looks or smells like amnesty, and finally the Democrats, who are content to watch the [...]
Greetings and welcome to Kevin’s Korner. There’s nothing worse than a late blooming philosopher. Is Edward Snowden a hero or villain? A patriot or a traitor? A whistleblower or a liar? Truth is, we don’t yet know. Let’s see how it plays out. In case it wasn’t already completely obvious that Governor Branstad is running [...]
Iowa Republican leaders wasted no time helping new State Auditor Mary Mosiman get her 2014 campaign off to a strong start. Mosiman was appointed by Governor Branstad to replace the departing David Vaudt last month. Upon assuming office, Mosiman immediately announced her intentions to run for the state auditor’s position next year. GOP activists, officials [...]
HIAWATHA – It was one of the most bipartisan political events you will ever see. Iowa’s Republican governor and lieutenant governor shared the limelight with their political arch-nemesis, Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal, a Democrat. Gronstal and Republican House Speaker Kraig Paulsen were allowed to speak at the event. Around 15 other legislators from both [...]
Fifty years ago in August, Martin Luther King Jr. stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and delivered what has become perhaps the most famous speech in American history. While King’s, “I have a Dream” speech was about ending racism in America, his eloquent words are still alive today because at its core, King’s [...]
