Ankeny hasn't earned the title of one of Iowa's fastest-growing communities by chance. The lure of one of the state's best school districts has brought countless young families to the Des Moines metro's northern suburb. But many Ankeny parents now worry whether...
Some folks have misconceptions about Northwest Iowa's population center, but I would actually rank Sioux City 3rd in the state (behind Des Moines and Iowa City) as the best city for a fun restaurant, bar and entertainment scene. Once a major manufacturing center,...
Good morning readers! As always, a lot happened in the political world this week. Enjoy our Sunday Grab Bag of shorter takes on a number of Iowa and national political topics: The Catch-22 of Keystone and Eminent Domain The most interesting exchange I've seen so...
Iowa Democrats may be getting a real caucus competition with four or five candidates soon all in the race, but they'll only see the White House hopefuls together on stage once in the state. That's according to the primary debate schedule plan the Democratic...
April showers must bring May Republican presidential announcements... or something like that. Three White House hopefuls have tossed their hat in the ring in just two days: Carly Fiorina and Ben Carson on Monday, and Mike Huckabee today. Let's take a look at...
Talk to press, you're fired. That was the warning beat into my head during my early field organizing days, reminded by the campaign hierarchy that only official spokespeople ever make any public remarks. Of course, the danger wasn't so much in speaking to press...
For decades the conservative movement in America has smartly invested in programs to train its future leaders. Young voters may lean Democratic, but the Republican Party and its allies have done a better job of cultivating young activists for their cause. The New...
Good morning readers! As always, a lot happened in the political world this week. Enjoy our Sunday Grab Bag of shorter takes on a number of Iowa and national political topics: Democrats and Allies Unite in Pink for Education The stalemate over education funding at...
It’s official: Bernie Sanders is running for President. The U.S. Senator from Vermont made real his intentions on Thursday, saying he’ll take the unusual tactic of running as a Democrat in the primary, while remaining an Independent in the Senate. True to form,...
An extensive new poll testing Iowans' opinions was released by Public Policy Polling, providing plenty to chew over for the politically-inclined. The poll tested Iowa Caucus candidate preferences for both Democrats and Republicans. DesMoinesDem just put up a good...
