First in the Nation: The Frenzy of Caucus Season in Iowa

As soon as the first presidential candidate arrives at the Iowa State Fair in August, Iowans know it has begun: caucus season.

For a few months out of the year, our little fly-over state filled with small towns and lots of “opes” becomes the target of a media circus: a frenzy of activity that leaves some Iowans exhausted and some exhilarated. For me, it was the latter. With this year being the first I was eligible to vote in our primaries, I quickly threw myself into the festivities.