Bleeding Heartland

Why I write about Iowa politics

Laura Belin: On this Small Business Saturday, I want to explain why I do what I do, and why your support matters.

Thoughts on Randy Feenstra's weird, weak campaign rollout

Laura Belin: For all of his talk about "taking Iowa to new heights," the Republican front-runner's campaign rollout won't get high marks.

Many Iowans can't get COVID boosters. Kim Reynolds isn't helping

Many low-risk Iowans can't get a booster to protect themselves and their families from COVID-19. The governor denies the problem exists.