Ernst Nabs Prime RNC Speaking Slot, Dismisses VP Rumors
Freshman Sen. Joni Ernst is often described in the media as a GOP rising star and is continuing to embrace that title, this week...
Des Moines “Gay Is Not Okay” Pastor Sues State Over Transgender Bathrooms
The Fort Des Moines Church of Christ has filed a federal lawsuit (embedded below) against the state of Iowa over a 2007 civil rights...
Report: Ernst on Trump’s VP Shortlist [Updated]
Update, 7/4: This morning, The Donald tweeted that he plans to meet with Joni Ernst today in New Jersey to discuss her potentially being...
The Ames Scene: July 1, 2016
Maximum Ames Music Festival Lineup Announcement
The sixth annual MAMF is returning to downtown Ames from Sept. 15-18 and the fest announced a first wave...
Stand By Your Band: Bryon Dudley Stands By Hall & Oates
At the height of their popularity, Hall & Oates were making videos and having No. 1 hits all over the place. I didn’t like...
Iowa Supreme Court Upholds Felon Voter Disenfranchisement
In a victory for the wide-ranging voter disenfranchisement policies of Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad and Secretary of State Paul Pate, the Iowa Supreme Court...
Yes, the Confederate Flag Is Racist and Has No Place on Main Street
After the Informer published photos of Confederate flags — including one flying atop the truck of Cool Biker Stuff, the main vendor invited to...
The Ames Scene: June 24, 2016
Charlie Parr at Prairie Moon Winery
The Duluth-based guitarist Charlie Parr has slowly, steadily seen his reputation grow through a long career on the road...
Niang and Nader Selected in Late 2nd Round of NBA Draft
Two Iowa State standouts — including one of the best and most beloved Cyclones ever — were selected at the tail end of the...
Think Legalizing All Drugs Is Crazy? Check Out the Iowa GOP’s Platform
The Iowa Democratic Party has been getting a fair amount of flak after its grassroots adopted a platform plank that supports “legalizing all drugs”...
