Gubernatorial Race Update
It has been several months since I declared Sioux City businessman Bob Vander Plaats the frontrunner in the battle for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. A lot has transpired since I penned by thoughts on the race all those many months ago. We have seen Governor Culver continue to fail in leading our state back to [...]

Governor Huckabee’s “Simple Christmas” Book Tour to Iowa

Guest Commentary: Even Pres. Obama Knows the Government Interferes with Efficient Health Care
by Pat Bertroche, D.O.   As Swine Flu, or to be PC, H1N1 influenza, sweeps across our nation, the media is filled with all kinds of contradictory information.  There are vaccine shortages, but they are not critical now.  Or there’s a problem with the vaccine, but it’s safe.  And, of course, the inevitable slew of experts giving [...]

Leadership on Display
I could give you another detailed account of the Republican Party of Iowa’s Leadership for Iowa event at the Iowa State Fairgrounds from last night. But you can check that out at The Iowa Republican; Caffeinated Thoughts; and Questions, Comments, and Insults. All have good descriptions of the event. Instead I will just discuss the [...]

Interview:Christopher Reed-Candidate US House 2nd District
Yesterday morning former US Senate candidate Christopher Reed announced his candidacy for the United States House of Representatives in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District. While his bid to unseat US Senator Tom Harking fell short, his experience from that campaign will most definitely benefit him in this new race. Wednesday afternoon I had an opportunity to [...]