Lyle Muller
The Search for Respite from Long, Long Presidential Campaigns Never-Ending in Iowa
Your campaigns in the United States seem exhaustive, the German said. What do you think of the way they work? he asked.
Obama’s Defection Count in Iowa at 15 Counties
Updated at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012. Democrats say tight organization helped overcome counties that flipped from Obama to Romney.
Election Day Political Opposites in Iowa
Sioux and Johnson counties in Iowa not likely to switch spots any time soon.
Branstad Supports Fire, Police Paying More for Pensions
Suggestion emerges in IowaWatch interview; viewed as cost-saving move for cities.
Obama Focuses on Middle Class During Iowa Stop
Iowa governor says tax attack on those earning more than $250,000 is wrong approach.
Public Information Board Took Time, Compromise
Governor Branstad takes first step to make government more transparent.
From the editor: The Gift
Dear Friends of IowaWatch, Back in March, Daily Iowan reporter Danny Valentine walked into my office and dropped an envelope on my table. Inside were five, $100 bills. I want





