Hawkeye Reporter

Holt on citizen voting resolution: 'This important clarification would help protect this fundamental right for the citizens of Iowa'

By T.H. Lawrence | Apr 7, 2022

Who should vote in elections in the United States? A joint resolution that has received unanimous approval in both houses of the Iowa Legislature wants to make sure only U.S. citizens are permitted to participate in state elections.

State considers three options, Iowans for Tax Relief supports proposals

By T.H. Lawrence | Feb 9, 2022

Iowans for Tax Relief have been an advocate for exactly that. Now, it appears inevitable, with three tax reform proposals under review at the Capitol.

After 'nearly 20% increase in deaths,' safety group urges Iowa to pass laws to make roads safer

By T.H. Lawrence | Jan 31, 2022

Iowa roads have been more dangerous since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, following a national trend. Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety has ranked Iowa as a “yellow” state, saying it needed to exercise caution. It also urged the Hawkeye State to enact laws to improve safety.

Iowa officer’s testimony helps put sex trafficker behind bars for life

By T.H. Lawrence | Dec 28, 2021

Des Moines Police Sgt. Brady Carney’s investigation and testimony helped put an Iowa man who had abused sex trafficking victims for a decade behind bars for life.

Iowans for Tax Relief Foundation analyst: State must seize moment for legitimate tax relief

By T.H. Lawrence | Dec 7, 2021

The state of Iowa is awash in cash, with a surplus that calls for tax relief for residents of the Hawkeye State. That’s the view of Iowans for Tax Relief Foundation policy director John Hendrickson, and he is calling on state leaders to do that during the 2022 legislative session.

Iowa Tax Foundation official: federal court ruling upholding on ARPA 'good news for traditional federalism'

By T.H. Lawrence | Nov 19, 2021

A federal court ruling that overturns a provision of the American Rescue Plan Act prohibiting states from cutting taxes is entirely appropriate, according to an Iowans for Tax Relief official.

'Iowans need to engage' and push for lower property taxes, former legislator declares

By T.H. Lawrence | Nov 4, 2021

Hagenow said residents can make their voices heard and elect officials who hear them.

From Waterloo Times

Waterloo police captain notes rise in fentanyl overdoses, deaths

By T.H. Lawrence | 3 years ago

About three years ago, Waterloo Police Capt. David Mohlis started seeing reports of a new kind of poison on the local drug scene: Fentanyl.

Iowans for Tax Relief official calls Democratic tax proposals disastrous

By T.H. Lawrence | Oct 20, 2021

John Hendrickson of Iowans for Tax Relief urges national leaders to follow Gov. Kim Reynolds’ example

Friends freed after two decades behind bars

By T.H. Lawrence | Oct 27, 2020

Alice Marie Johnson, Lenora Logan learned life lessons in prison

ITR president: Iowa was prepared for COVID-19 fiscal crisis, 'has maintained a strong and responsible financial position'

By T.H. Lawrence | Oct 20, 2020

Truth in Accounting has released the 11th edition of its Financial State of the States and it ranks Iowa’s financial condition the nation’s 10th best. Alaska topped the list, followed by North Dakota, Wyoming, Utah, Tennessee, South Dakota, Nebraska, Idaho, Oregon and then Iowa.

Tax relief advocate: Iowa can't expect taxpayers to keep shouldering heavy loads

By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 16, 2020

As the Iowa Legislature concluded it work for the interrupted 2020 session, Chris Ingstad, president of Iowans for Tax Relief, is concerned that the elected officials aren’t making the right choices.