“It is the duty of the patriot to protect his country from its government.” — Thomas Paine
 “When the government violates the people’s rights, insurrection is, for the people and for each portion of the people, the most sacred of the rights and the most indispensable of duties.” — Marquis De Lafayette
 

Had the Declaration of Independence been written today, it would have rendered its signers extremists or terrorists, res

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 29, 2020) — Join us for a discussion about books! Every Monday in July and August at 7PM, we will talk about whatever book each member of the group has been reading — fiction and non-fiction welcome! This is a great way to find new books to read.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 29, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation today for Fayette and Van Buren counties in response to a severe storm system June 20 and continuing.

JOHNSTON, IOWA (June 26, 2020) — While there won't be corndogs, queen contestants, or a sale of champions this year, Iowans may still look forward to five nights of Iowa State Fair highlights from the past five decades on Iowa PBS.

JOHNSTON, IOWA (June 26, 2020) — Iowa PBS Foundation President Susan Moritz Scharnberg has announced plans for her retirement, slated for mid-October 2020. After nearly 40 successful years in the non-profit fundraising sector, nineteen devoted to leading the Iowa PBS Foundation, Scharnberg plans to spend more time with family, traveling, volunteering, and enjoying her many hobbies.

AMES, IOWA (June 26, 2020) — The Iowa Games, in collaboration with Iowa State University, Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Catch Des Moines, announced that the 2021 State Games of America will be moved to 2022. The rescheduling of the event comes in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused many state games to cancel or modify their games this summer.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 25, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation today for Black Hawk County in response to a severe storm June 20 and continuing.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 25, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds signed HF2627, comprehensive legislation to reform professional licensure in the state of Iowa. Gov Reynolds highlighted the stories of Mathieu Lemay, an electrician from Kanawha as well as Jim Ellis, of Price Electric, showing what licensure reform will mean for the state of Iowa.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 25, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a new proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency.

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