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  STEPPING DOWN: Chairman A.J. Spiker Says He’s Stepping Down

  The Chairman of the Iowa Republican Party has announced he will be stepping down. Party officials said Chairman A.J. Spiker…
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  ELECTION SEASON: Political Campaigns Kick Off

  Election season is underway for Iowa. On Saturday, Governor Branstad and the long-time state politician hoping to unseat Branstad made…
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  PALIN POLITICS: CPAC Crowd Cheers On Tea Party Favorite

  (CNN) — Sarah Palin left them standing, cheering for more. The former Republican vice presidential candidate and tea party favorite…
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  SECURE SCHOOL: State Senator McCoy Wants Safety Grants For Schools

  One Iowa lawmaker said he’s pushing a $10 million plan to better secure schools. Democratic State Senator Matt McCoy of…
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  THE INSIDERS: Iowa Congressman Steve King

  Earlier this week, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer vetoed a controversial bill that would have allowed businesses that asserted their religious beliefs…
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  THE INSIDERS: Part Two With Congressman Steve King

  Texas Governor Rick Perry came back to Iowa and is looking at another presidential run after his disappointing finish in…
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  THE INSIDERS: Part Three With Cody Woodruff

  Governor Terry Branstad and other Iowa lawmakers are working to find a way to prevent bullying on all stages but…
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  THE INSIDERS: Part Four With State Senator Matt McCoy

  With school shootings happening more and more frequently around the country, student safety is becoming a big concern for parents,…
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  THE INSIDERS: Quick Six And Predictions

  Iowa State Senator Matt McCoy said dog racing is coming to an end but should stop with a soft landing….
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  APPEAL GRANTED: Iowa Juvenile Home Lawsuit

  The Iowa Juvenile Home’s fate will now be decided by the Iowa Supreme Court. Friday the court agreed to hear…
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  THE INSIDERS: Iowa Republican David Young

  Van Meter’s David Young said he would not have voted to raise the debt ceiling, as Congress did last week….
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  THE INSIDERS: David Young Part Two

  David Young, the Republican 3rd Congressional candidate from Van Meter, claims he hasn’t heard the story of Michael Sam, one of…