February 21, 2019 - Iowa Starting Line

Rod Blum Is Still Running Ads In His Old District

by Pat Rynard | Feb 21, 2019 | IA-01

Congressman Rod Blum was defeated in his reelection effort by Abby Finkenauer last November, but that hasn’t stopped the Republican from staying politically active. In fact, he’s still running advertising online. A quick review of the Facebook Ad Archive...

Ep83: Viral Caucus Trail Moments & John Delaney Interview

by Pat Rynard | Feb 21, 2019 | Uncategorized

The Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard is joined by State Representative Jennifer Konfrst to talk about how viral moments on the caucus trail affect news coverage. And we interview...

Mauro Launches New PAC To Send Ernst Packing In 2020

by Pat Rynard | Feb 21, 2019 | IA-Senate

Senator Joni Ernst starts out her 2020 reelection effort in a strong position, garnering a 57% approval rating in a poll released by the Des Moines Register last night. She’s spent her first years in D.C. largely unscathed by major controversy or any sustained...

How Midwest Farmers Can Lead On Climate Change With Carbon Farming

by Guest Post | Feb 21, 2019 | Uncategorized

A guest piece from Robert Leonard and Matt Russell. Robert Leonard is an anthropologist and radio host in Knoxville/Pella, Iowa. Matt Russell is executive director of Iowa Interfaith Power and Light and co-owner of Coyote Run Farm in Lacona, Iowa. It’s been a tough...