On July 25, US Attorney General William Barr ordered the Federal Bureau of Prisons to update its execution protocol and schedule five executions starting this December. Whether you support the death penalty or not — I don't because I prefer limited government and the power to kill disarmed prisoners in cold blood and with premeditation is by definition unlimited government — it's worthwhile to ask: Why? More to the point, why now? Politics, that's why.

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 31, 2019) — As you know, we're just a week away from the exciting two weeks of the Iowa State Fair. While that's not quite enough time to do all there is to enjoy at the fair, you should be able to check a few boxes off a list I've created for you. As a lifelong Iowa State Fair goer, I take my job of showing our fair to all my friends from near and far very seriously. So, I have compiled a quick guide to get you started on your Iowa State Fair adventure

Adolf Hitler is alive and well in the United States, and he is fast rising to power.” — Paul Craig Roberts, former Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, on the danger posed by the FBI to our civil liberties.

JOHNSTON, IOWA (July 30, 2019) — Iowa Public Television's 50th-anniversary celebrations continue at this year's Iowa State Fair. Visitors to IPTV's booth in the Varied Industries Building will find an engaging exhibit with familiar faces, giveaways, and fun for the whole family.

ROCK FALLS, ILLINOIS (July 26, 2019) — State Representative Tony McCombie is partnering with The Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce, The City of Rock Falls, and Goodwill to host a free community ‘shred and donation event’ on Saturday, August 10, 9-11AM, at 603 W 10th Street in the City of Rock Falls Police parking lot.

On July 23, the US House of Representatives passed (the vote went 398-17, with five voting "present") a resolution condemning the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) Movement. The resolution was an outrageous condemnation of the freely-chosen economic actions of millions of Americans.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (July 26, 2019) The Cedar Rapids, Iowa Branch of the NAACP will host their 77th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet on Saturday, September 7, 2019, at the IBEW/Miller Hall, 1211 Wiley Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404. The banquet will begin with a reception at 5:30PM, followed by dinner and awards, 6-8PM. The theme for this year’s banquet is "WHEN WE FIGHT, WE WIN", consistent with the NAACP’s mission to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equali

JOHNSTON, IOWA (July 25, 2019) — Share the Fair with Iowa Public Television to be a part of IPTV's coverage of the 2019 Iowa State Fair! For 49 years, IPTV has brought Fair highlights statewide and will once again provide extensive coverage on-air and online. Join the conversation on social media using #IPTVFair19.

Multi-millionaire Jeffrey Epstein stands accused of sex trafficking and conspiracy to traffic minors for sex. On July 18, US District Court judge Richard Berman denied bail, ordering that Epstein be confined until trial. The US Constitution's Eighth Amendment is short and sweet: "Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted."

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