John Forbes Backs Fred Hubbell, As Do Half-Dozen Former Legislators
Fred Hubbell added to his list of endorsements from state legislators today – Democratic State Representative John Forbes of Urbandale announced his support of the Des Moines businessman’s campaign. Forbes’ backing adds another lawmaker who’s...
An America Without Newspapers
If the falling circulation for the nation’s newspapers continues, that headline could become a reality. What would an America without newspapers mean to political understanding and awareness? Investigative journalists led by the New York Times and the Washington Post...
Ep6: Statehouse Reporting & An Interview With John Norris
Iowa Starting Line Podcast episode #6 begins with host Pat Rynard & a conversation between Statehouse reporters Brianne Pfannenstiel of the Des Moines Register & Erin Murphy of Lee Newspapers, followed by an interview with Gubernatorial candidate...Recent Posts
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