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 [...]
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 [...]
SIOUX CITY – If his announcement event is any indication of the campaign Sam Clovis will run, he will be a force to contend with in the Republican primary. The popular radio host and 175 of his supporters from around northwest Iowa packed into a meeting room at the Sioux City Holiday Inn for what [...]
Greetings and welcome to Kevin’s Korner. If you want to keep a secret, you must also hide it from yourself. Thank goodness President Obama declared the War on Terror is over. I can’t imagine what parts of our lives his administration would be spying on if the War on Terror was still happening, since his [...]
Tom Vilsack’s spokesperson finally delivered the official word that many political insiders expected all along: The former Iowa governor and current U.S. Secretary of Agriculture will not attempt a return to Terrace Hill. Radio Iowa’s Kay Henderson broke the news, and the hearts of Democrats hoping to deprive Terry Branstad of a sixth term in [...]