The influential evangelical leader of a top social conservative organization in Iowa endorsed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday. Bob Vander Plaats, president and CEO of The Family Leader organization, announced his personal endorsement of DeSantis in an interview with Bret Baier on Fox News’ “Special Report.” “We need to …
Read More »Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa makes it official: She's not seeking re-election next year
Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa formally announced on Monday that she will not run for re-election in next year’s midterms. “Having been raised in a family who has given me so much love and support, now as our family ages and grows, it’s my time for me to get …
Read More »Ex Michelle Obama aide leads Des Moines school board's defense of superintendent arrested by ICE
Iowa Democrats are rallying behind a school superintendent who was arrested by ICE on allegations that he is in the country illegally this week, and they are led by a school board chair who once held a key role in the Obama White House. After ICE arrested Ian Roberts, the …
Read More »Porta-potty peep scheme busted as man faces nearly 100 charges for filming students: police
An Iowa man is facing nearly 100 charges after police say he hid cameras inside porta-potties during two separate local community events in an effort to film dozens of people – including minors – using the restroom. Tyler Pavlick, 32, was arrested on Oct. 15 and charged with 36 counts …
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