edited by: Art Smith,
Iowa Editor
As I approach the last few weeks of my time as an undergraduate at Iowa State University and because I will soon be embarking on a new and very exciting adventure, I wanted to inform you, the readers of this blog, that it will be "going dark".
By Royd Chambers
In recognition of the 150th Anniversary of Iowa State University and of Congressman Latham's dedication to the University, staff, faculty, alumni and students.
Republican candidate Mariannette Miller-Meeks called on Rep. David Loebsack to serve his constituents and reform the congressional practice of behind-closed-doorsbudget earmarks that continue to drive the cost of government higher.
After completing his first series of nursing roundtables focusing on the growing nursing shortage in the state, Iowa Congressman Tom Latham declared this week that he gained valuable information from the forums. Latham listened to input from members of the nursing community in a series of five [...] 
Congressman Steve King scored a major legal battle and, if I might add, also a political battle today over Lug and his Secretary of State replacement Mike Mauro.
Republican Party of Iowa Chairman Stewart Iverson today praised the Republican National Committee’s rules committee for passing what’s called the “Ohio Plan,” which would keep Iowa first in the presidential nominating process.
As I was waiting outside by the West Capitol steps yesterday, I noticed something I've never seen before. But Obama's record on abortion is extreme. He opposed the ban on partial-birth abortion -- a practice a fellow Democrat, the late Daniel Patrick Moynihan, once called "too close to infanticide." Obama strongly criticized the Supreme Court decision upholding the partial-birth ban. In the [...]
By Chuck Grassley
Publisher's Note: The following is the text of a speech that Republican U.S. Senate Candidate Christopher Reed delivered to College Republicans on Saturday in Des Moines. Reed is seeking to become the GOP standard bearer in the important fight against Tom Harkin. I finally had a chance [...] 
By Steve King
Publisher's Note: The following is a fundraising e-mail update that I got from the Steve Rathje for U.S. Senate campaign. Steve is hoping to raise $100,000 in the next two weeks in order to get his message out. June 3 will be fast approaching and Republicans in [...] 
Not that I really care all that much, but the recent flap over a student at a university questioning Chelsea about Bill's involvement with Monica got me reading a story about Chelsea on some news site or blog somewhere.
Extreme liberal Herman Quirmbach is working overtime these days to screw over college students. 
Publisher's Note: The following is a rough transcript of a stump speech that Republican Senate Candidate George Eichhorn has been giving on the trail lately. It gives a pretty good indication of what his message will be in the coming weeks and months as this primary race [...] 
Dr. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, an ophthalmologist from Ottumwa, Iowa, today announced her bid for the Republican nomination for Iowas 2nd Congressional District. Dr. Miller-Meeks is a long time resident of Ottumwa, a retired Lt. Colonel in the US Army Reserve, and is the past President of the Iowa [...] 
Governor Lug appears to be feeling the heat on the controversial union bill that would strip local governments of a lot of their power on important issues. Perhaps Chet is sensing that his approval ratings are already starting to tank and he cannot afford another wildly [...] 
By Chuck Grassley
By Royd Chambers
From CNN.com:Asked why he didn't denounce the controversial comment when he first heard of them more than a year ago, Obama noted Wright was on the verge retirement.
"I told him that I profoundly disagreed with his positions. As I said before, [...]
Since I am on spring break and opted against the search for warmer climes, I decided to spend a few days back in the home country before heading back to Ames to commence the final stretch of my undergraduate work.
McCain for President has launched a creative way to get supporters interacting with the online campaign website.
Yesterday, Clive Republican Kim Schmett announced his run for United States Congress in the 3rd Congressional District.
Today, Peter Teahen, Republican candidate in Iowas 2nd Congressional District, called Dave Loebsacks support for tax hikes a bad choice.
By Tom Latham
Jack Kevorkian is running for Congress. Wow. I never cease to be amazed.
Yesterday, I trucked it over to Iowa City to take in the circus that was Karl Rove's much anticipated appearance at the Union on the campus of the University of Iowa.
By Royd Chambers
There was an enormous crowd there. Many party regulars could not remember an attendance that was this impressive. Story County had absolutely no problem filling district and state convention slots. I was very impresed.
Liberal Newsweek journalist Eleanor Clift has a quick reading story this afternoon talking about the possibility that Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama may not be the candidate topping the Democrats' ticket in November. 
By Chuck Grassley
Western Iowa Democrat (yes, some exist out there) Bob Chambers has announced that he will be ending his longshot campaign to become the voice and the vote for Iowa's 5th Congressional District currently occupied by beloved conservative Congressman Steve King.
Former State Representative George Eichhorn has announced, according to a story in the Des Moines Register, that he will be running to be the Republican nominee to take on Democrat Tom Harkin.
The Iowa Insider, Charlotte Eby, has a tantalizing little story up on her blog this afternoon that notes that Republican State Senator David Hartsuch is circulating nomination papers in Iowa's 1st Congressional District.
A good friend of mine, Republican Ryan Rhodes, will be taking the fight to ultra-liberal Democrat Beth Wessel-Kroeschell here in Ames. 
Last night, I went to sleep at my usual time of about midnight (sometimes after) and being the political junkie I am, it was hard to turn off the tv from all the election coverage.
Ladies and Gentlemen, the 44th President of the United States of America [...] 
Publisher's Note: The following is an e-mail invite I got from Peter Teahen's campaign regarding this week's announcement tour, including the big kick-off which will be held TOMORROW. Teahen was able to land Wes Enos as his campaign manager (Huckabee Political Director), so we know that campaign [...] 
Iowa Congressman Tom Latham announced yesterday that he will be hosting the inaugural 2008 Fourth Congressional District Student Leadership Conference. 
Lee Harder is the first Candidate for federal office in 2008 to file and have petitions accepted by Iowa's Secretary of State.
Jamie Johnson is the President of Iowa News-Talk Radio. For four years he hosted a popular daily radio show in which he interviewed newsmakers and opinion-shapers from across the nation, discussing political, economic, and cultural trends affecting American life. His heartland perspective on politics has been sought [...] 
The very talented ISU College Republicans Executive Board has secured a very impressive guest that will speaking on campus next Saturday (March 8) in Ames and I wanted to let all the readers of Cyclone Conservatives know that they are invited and encouraged to attend. The event [...] 
By Royd Chambers
Floor debate in the Iowa House had an interesting turn this week, when House Democrats admitted that without a tax increase on Iowa businesses, they will be unable to balance the state budget this session.
Jarret Heil of Marshalltown filed nomination petitions with the Iowa Secretary of State's office today to be the GOP nominee for State Senate District 22. State Senate District 22 includes Marshall and Hardin Counties and is the district currently represented by retiring State Senator Larry McKibben.
Iowa Senate Republican Dave Mulder represents arguably the most conservative Senate district in the entire state. I challenge you to find me one that is more conservative in its make up or demographics. 
By Tom Latham
No, Sorry all of you Mitt fans, Not Mitt. More like Josh.
By Tom Latham
Publisher's Note: I've seen this e-mail in several different formats but I recently received it in my e-mail and thought it was a good refresher for all.
Congressman Steve King has to have a big smile on his face today. Why? Because he's going to have three ultra liberal Democrats tearing each other apart long before he gets a chance to send them packing come November.
I received an e-mail yesterday with a link to Meghan McCain's blog, McCainBlogette. She is Senator McCain's 23 year old daughter. It is an incredible blog. It is definitely going to be a must read for me because it provides an incredible first-hand look at the [...] 
