by Elizabeth Meyer | Aug 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
Former state Sen. Tom Courtney announced today he will run to reclaim Senate District 44 for the Democrats, the southeast Iowa seat he held for 16 years. “After receiving amazing encouragement from many Southeast Iowans — including friends, neighbors and other... by Pat Rynard | Aug 30, 2019 | Iowa Caucus
After a year of planning, the Iowa Democratic Party’s virtual caucus will be scrapped by the DNC, the Des Moines Register reported late last night. Security concerns for the phone-in caucus option has led to too many doubts from the national committee, even... by Pat Rynard | Aug 29, 2019 | Iowa Caucus
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has dropped out of the presidential race, and there is no longer any joy in the world. Well, maybe there’s still fun to be had on the campaign trail, but it will be difficult to match the enthusiasm and exuberance that Gillibrand brought to... by Nikoel Hytrek | Aug 29, 2019 | Iowa Caucus
Julian Castro, the former Secretary of Housing Urban Development under President Barack Obama, announced a new list of Iowa endorsements on Thursday. Four of the eight individuals have a connection to organizations advocating for Latinx Americans, particularly the... by Nikoel Hytrek | Aug 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
Iowa State University students won an important victory this month in their effort to fully exercise their right to vote on campus. It came in response to Republican-passed voter ID laws that made it more challenging for many Iowans — especially college students...