by O. Kay Henderson | Feb 29, 2012 | News, Politics & Government, Top Story
After lengthy debate of an amendment that supporters believe would enshrine gun rights in Iowa’s constitution, Republicans in the Iowa House and that lone Democrat this evening voted for a bill that would give Iowans the right to use “reasonable...
by O. Kay Henderson | Feb 29, 2012 | News, Politics & Government
Republicans in the Iowa House and one Democrat have endorsed the idea of adding an amendment to the state’s constitution that would provide the strongest defense of gun rights in the nation. This morning the 40 Democrats in the House staged a dramatic,...
by O. Kay Henderson | Feb 29, 2012 | News, Politics & Government
House Democrats have returned to the statehouse and their leader says the group walked out of the capitol earlier today to put a spotlight on a gun-rights proposal House Republicans intend to debate. House Democratic Leader Kevin McCarthy held a news conference at...
by Todd Kimm | Feb 29, 2012 | Sports
Amy Nestingen’s driving layup beat the buzzer as Waukee stunned third ranked Mason City 49-47 in a class 4A quarterfinal at the Girls state basketball tournament in Des Moines. The winning basket came after Mason City standout Jada Buckley was called for...
by O. Kay Henderson | Feb 29, 2012 | News, Politics & Government
One of the 40 House Democrats who walked out of the statehouse today says it’s a protest because Republicans broke their word. During an interview with KDEC Radio in Decorah, Representative Brian Quirk said on Tuesday Republicans gave Democrats a list of bills...
