October 19, 2025

‘No Kings’ rallies in Iowa this weekend

Organizers say there were rallies in at least 45 Iowa cities and towns on Saturday — part of a nation day of protest against Trump Administration policies. State Representative Rob Johnson of Des Moines greeted thousands at the state capitol in Des Moines. “In 10 years our children will look back and say, ‘You did […] View Full Story

Ernst says shutdown exposes ‘truly non-essential’ employees

Iowa Senator Joni Ernst says the layoffs President Trump has ordered during the federal government shutdown are long overdue. Ernst suggests the president’s “Reduction in Force” or RIF program should target Internal Revenue Service employees who owe back taxes. “Getting rid of the riff-raff with a RIF,” Ernst said during a speech on the Senate […] View Full Story