Former coach at a leading Iowa gymnastics school, Sean Gardner, taken into custody for child pornography charges years after initial sexual abuse allegations.
Arrest of Former Gymnastics Coach Amid Child Pornography Charges The former coach of the renowned Iowa Youth Gymnastics Academy, notable for its Olympic athletes, has been arrested for possessing child pornography, just years after facing accusations of sexually assaulting young gymnasts. Sean Gardner, 38, was taken into custody by the FBI following a raid on […]
Wisconsin Representative Van Orden aids 11-year-old boy in Iowa highway accident
Highway Crash Heroics in Iowa Representative Derrick Van Orden from Wisconsin recounted a frightening highway accident he witnessed this past weekend while traveling to Iowa with his family. He described how he couldn’t believe what he saw in his rearview mirror. “I was watching a Dodge Grand Minivan veer off the road at around 70 […]
Iowa man receives sentence for purchasing $140K in Pokémon cards using company funds
Iowa Man Sentenced for Fraud Over Pokemon Cards An Iowa man has been sentenced to four months in federal prison for wire fraud, having scammed over $140,000 through the purchase of Pokemon cards and other gaming items using illegally charged company credit cards. Mitch William Gross, who is 34, misused credit cards issued by his […]
Scholten withdraws from Iowa Senate race and supports another state representative.
Iowa State Representative JD Scholten, a Democrat, announced on Monday that he will support his fellow Democrat Rep. Josh Turek in the upcoming U.S. Senate campaign, effectively suspending his own efforts and ruling out endorsements for incumbent Republican Senator Joni Ernst. “Today, I’m pausing my campaign. This might come as a surprise, but I believe […]
A takeaway from Iowa on government reform: It’s not only about taxes — it’s about spending too.
Former President Herbert Hoover once pointed out that government behaves somewhat like a plant—it just keeps growing. Iowa’s Governor Kim Reynolds (R) echoed this sentiment, noting that bureaucracies naturally expand over time. This observation has led Reynolds to prioritize government reform throughout her time in office. She believes that fiscal conservatism should go beyond just […]
Reynolds declares Iowa Guard prepared to assist ICE with administrative tasks
Iowa Governor Prepares National Guard for ICE Support Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced on Wednesday that members of the state’s National Guard are getting ready to assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). While specifics haven’t been finalized yet, Reynolds did indicate that the Iowa State Guard stands ready to lend support to administrative tasks. Speaking […]
Iowa Republican aims to remove U.S. Senator Joni Ernst from office
Jim Carlin Critiques Joni Ernst’s Voting Record Former Iowa Senator Jim Carlin, who is campaigning to unseat current Republican Senator Joni Ernst, recently spoke about Ernst’s voting tendencies in an interview. He indicated that, despite being a Republican, she doesn’t always align with party values, referencing her score of 42% from Heritage Action for America. […]
University in Iowa bypasses state and federal DEI restrictions, admits school official in concealed camera footage
Officials from the University of Iowa’s Student Life Division are reportedly acknowledging state and federal guidelines, actively seeking ways to navigate these regulations, according to a newly surfaced video. In a covert investigation, Drea Tinoco, the assistant director for leadership and student organizational development, highlighted how university leaders are winding down DEI initiatives. Yet, Tinoco […]
Iowa baby, born at 21 weeks, sets world record for being the most premature
Miraculous Early Arrival: Nash Keene’s Journey The Keene family from Iowa recently marked a remarkable achievement with the birth of their son, Nash Keene, on July 5, 2024. He arrived a staggering 133 days early, at just 21 weeks gestation. Remarkably, Guinness World Records has recognized Nash as the world’s most premature baby to survive. […]
Iowa AG Brenna Bird’s lawsuit against crypto ATMs challenges Trump’s vision of making America the ‘Crypto Capital of the World’
Attorney General of Iowa Sues Crypto ATM Firms Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has initiated lawsuits against two crypto ATM companies, Bitcoin Depot and Coinflip. Some insiders and outsiders within the White House suggest that this move conflicts with President Donald Trump’s aspiration for the U.S. to emerge as the “crypto capital of the world.” […]