"Having Mike at the Capitol means Eastern Iowa has a strong voice at the state level ..." more

"It appears that Iowa and 10 other states are more concerned about money than they are about the health of their farmers ..." more

"Time to practice the difficult art of thinking for yourself, time to choose ..." more

"After hearing the disrespect that Trump gave our fallen veterans and those who have fought for our Freedom, I cannot be quiet ..." more

"The MAGA party loudly proclaims their devotion to 'freedom.' What that seems to be is freedom to impose  their beliefs on everyone ..." more

"Let’s all raise our glass to Gary and thank him for his service to the 4-H program in Scott County ..." more

"What does Attorney General Brenna Bird have to do with glyphosate other than being a political motivation and support of money to drive an agenda ..." more

"Whether it be affordable housing or healthcare; reducing gun violence; funding state parks and infrastructure; or setting reasonable tax rates, Republicans have failed Iowans. It’s past time to elect leaders that care about Iowans’ concerns ..." more

" ... I can only conclude its author suffers from the ill effects of a prolonged overdose of Rush Limbaugh-style talk radio topped off by several hefty helpings of Fox News ..." more

"He seems to think people should have a right not to be offended by other people ..." more

"I am convinced the Harris/Walz ticket will destroy the part of America as we know it that the Obama/Biden administrations have not destroyed ..." more

"I’m so thankful for all of my gay and lesbian friends for having the humility to show me how to truly be loving and accepting. I can’t imagine the courage it took for Greg to write that, given his experience in my home town. I’m not surprised, but I am saddened to read it ..." more

"The legislature has passed many laws that infringe on our freedom, and they preview the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 with its 180-day plan to dismantle democracy and the rule of law. They believe everyone will be too disoriented and demoralized after the 180 days to fight back. So about this time next year, heaven forbid, the 180-day implementation could be behind us ..." more

"He's freaking out now, because of Kamala. He's beginning to worry that this election may not be close enough, to even make his second attempt at stealing the presidency ..." more

"The most important thing is to retain our democracy, so the people can vote, and negotiate to hold their legislators accountable.  We all need to participate in our government ..." more

" Crime, corruption, hate and immorality, but God will save America; not because of our righteousness, but because of our sins. Yes, God will save our once great nation, but for the sole and expressed purpose of giving us one last chance to repent ..." more

"It is obvious that Vondran is confused about what freedom and democracy are. Even worse, maybe he just doesn’t care ..." more

"This election is about keeping or losing our democracy. A man of advanced age with clear mental problems is not one to give the job of leading the most powerful nation on earth ..." more

"We need lawmakers at the state and federal levels who will work to expand worker protections and stand with labor unions who seek to make working conditions safe for all. Before you vote this November know which candidates will support child labor protections and vote accordingly ..." more

"Greg’s honesty models trust, vulnerability, and a hope for our community’s capacity to grow. Greg offered not only a testimony of pain, but also concrete actions that NSHS’ teachers, parents, and students can take to better support all young LGBTQ+ youth—and any young people who are singled out for being different ..." more