About Iowa Press

Each week Iowa Press explores the issues affecting the lives of Iowans. Newsmakers, policy makers and elected officials join capitol reporters in a weekly discussion.

Veteran political journalist David Yepsen, nationally recognized as an expert on the Iowa political scene, has been the host of Iowa Press since January 2017. Yepsen has been a frequent guest panelist on the program since the late 1970s and appeared on countless networks, including PBS NewsHour, CNN, Fox, MSNBC and CSPAN programs. 

DEBATE CRITERIA & FAQS

2020 Iowa Press Debates – General Election – Candidate Criteria (PDF)

2020 Iowa Press Debates – Primary Election – Candidate Criteria (PDF)