The U.S. Postal Service would have to continue Saturday mail delivery for two more years and would face a one-year moratorium on closing rural post offices under a bill the U.S. Senate approved yesterday. Both of Iowa's senators voted for final passage... »
The Duke of Wellington, after the battle of Waterloo, famously said, "Nothing, save a battle lost, is as terrible as a battle won." Like many readers, I spent all day Saturday at my GOP District Convention. I really do love... »
While many Americans dread tax day, April 15 holds a silver lining for political junkies: the chance to read the latest federal campaign finance reports. Follow me after the jump for details on the money raised and spent by Iowa's five U.S. House incum... »
The nice thing about a large majority, like the 60 to 40 Republican advantage in the Iowa House, is not needing every vote in your caucus for every bill. Members can oppose the party line when local interests are threatened without derailing the legisl... »
Senate District 30 Registration: D 12420, R 13318, N 16218, total 42026, R +898 Incumbent: Jeff Danielson, D-Cedar Falls Senate Republicans have snagged a big name for one of their top targeted seats, as GOP rising star Matt Reisetter has announced aga... »
Well. looks like I was wrong. Joe Seng DID make the 2nd CD primary ballot after all. I've heard reports they were collecting sigs as late as last night; someone want to check them over closely? What else we got here on the last day: As expected, Republ... »
Well, that Last Minute Retirement Watch post seems to have worked. Four of the seven House incumbents who hadn't filed or announced retirement made it down to Matt Schultz's office today: Dave Heaton, R-Mt. Pleasant in House District 84, Rick Olson, D-... »
By: Linh Ta Even before GOP presidential candidate and U.S. representative Ron Paul took the stage at the University of Northern Iowa, students and Cedar Falls community members alike chanted Paul for President! Ron Paul supporters and curious voter...; »
