Friday night's big news was Wilton Republican Jeff Kaufmann announcing he was not seeking re-election in House District 73. Today, we got the follow-up the rumor mill had told us about: son Bobby Kaufmann, 26, will run in dad's seat. He'll face the win... »
Locals Johnson, Sherman among first group Two local legislative candidates turned their paperwork in to the Secretary of State on today's first day of filing. West Branch Democrat David Johnson has filed in House District 73, now held by Republican Jef... »
Although the 60 Republicans and 40 Democrats in the Iowa House haven't changed since last year, I thought it was worth updating this post, because some committee assignments have changed, and House Democrats reshuffled their ranking members somewhat. M... »
Let's review the most boneheaded moves from the year in Iowa politics. This thread is not about wrongheaded policy choices. It may be stupid to cut early childhood education programs, kneecap the state Environmental Protection Commission, or pass an "a... »
