by O. Kay Henderson | Jul 6, 2018 | News, Politics & Government
None of Iowa’s elected officials have used the phrase “good riddance,” but they are welcoming EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt’s resignation. Senator Joni Ernst, a Republican, had called Pruitt “swampy.” Ernst was among those who...
by O. Kay Henderson | Jun 18, 2018 | News, Politics & Government
Republican Congressman David Young says America is “leading the way” again, internationally, now that President Trump is in office. “Getting out of the Iran agreement, sitting down at the table with the leader of North Korea, moving our embassy from...
by O. Kay Henderson | Jun 1, 2018 | News, Politics & Government
Republican Congressman David Young of Van Meter is seeking reelection and three Democrats are hoping they’re selected by Primary voters to challenge him in November. Cindy Axne of West Des Moines worked in state government for nine years when Democrats Tom...
by O. Kay Henderson | May 31, 2018 | News, Politics & Government
The three candidates seeking the Democratic Party’s nomination in Iowa’s third congressional district are proposing different methods for raising incomes for low-wage workers. The topic was discussed tonight during a 90-minute forum sponsored by The Des...
by O. Kay Henderson | May 8, 2018 | News, Politics & Government
Republicans in Iowa’s congressional delegation are praising President Trump for withdrawing the United States from the Iran nuclear deal. Iowa Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst have opposed the agreement since it was negotiated and approved by the Obama...