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12:00 Noon (CT) / 1:00 PM (ET), Friday March 27

10 hrs ago • Barry Piatt

It May Sound Crazy But Democrats Could Sweep ALL Major Iowa Races This Fall

Before You Laugh Me Out of Town, Hear Me Out.

Mar 22 • Barry Piatt

Grassley Using Judiciary Committee Chairmanship to Enable Epstein Files Cover Up; Bi-Partisan Senate Group Launches “Work Around” Effort

PLUS: Long Over-due Farm Bill Tracker Update

Mar 15 • Barry Piatt

With Support for “Trump’s War,” Iowa’s “Silent Six” Betray Constitution, Sell Out Iowa Constituents

PLUS: Surprising News on Long Overdue New Farm Bill

Mar 8 • Barry Piatt

The U.S. Constitution is Dying. Iowans in Congress Are Hastening Its Death

As Donald Trump slowly asphyxiates the US Constitution with his steady stream of authoritarian power grabs, Iowa's congressional delegation cheers it…

Mar 1 • Barry Piatt

February 2026

Iowa’s “Silent Six” Congressional Delegation Must Follow the Constitution, Not the Authoritarian Outlaw Trump

Supreme Court ruling aginst Trump's tariffs also hands delegation some big new political vulnerabilities they'll need to defend in 2026 campaign

Feb 22 • Barry Piatt

What Color Is the Sky In US Rep. Zach Nunn’s World?

You really have to wonder, these days

Feb 15 • Barry Piatt

In the Category of “Worst Iowa Congressional Delegation Ever,” the Winner Is…….

(and the competition wasn’t even close!)

Feb 8 • Barry Piatt

Iowa’s Epstein Files Cover Up Enablers Still Silent

As DOJ continues to stonewall the law that required full release of the Epstein sex trafficking criminal files, Iowa's House delegation stays silent

Feb 1 • Barry Piatt

January 2026

Thinking of Upgrading Your Subscription? Now is a Good Time To Do So!

Just in time for the first “Office Lounge” Zoom gathering of the new year.

Jan 28 • Barry Piatt

You Are Invited to the Office Lounge Session for Paid Subscribers This Friday 01-30-2026

You are invited to the Iowa Writers Collaborative (IWC) “Office Lounge” session for paid subscribers to any IWC member column, including this one…

Jan 27 • Barry Piatt

There’s a Reason Zach Nunn’s Re-Election Chances Just Nose Dived

…and it’s been hiding in plain sight for quite some time

Jan 18 • Barry Piatt

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