Imagine, it is your first week of school and you can't wait to start your horticulture class. You get to class, find a friend, and feel the excitement build as your ag teacher walks the class out to the greenhouse for a tour. As she walks, your teacher starts explaining greenhouse functions and ...
Q: What are you hearing from Iowans during your county meetings? A: During the month of August, I take advantage when the Senate’s not in session to spend all my time in Iowa. As usual, I’m continuing my annual 99 county meetings and listening to Iowans across the state. By the end of the ...
Last November, the voters in the Union Community School District went to the polls to decide on a bond referendum designed to address much needed facility and space deficiencies. The vote, if you remember, was unsuccessful. Specifically, the tally showed 2,012 votes in favor of the bond ...
Q: What is the Presidential Physical Fitness Award? A: Nearly 70 years ago during the Eisenhower administration, the President’s Council on Youth Fitness developed a program to prioritize physical fitness, strength and healthy habits among America’s school-age children. Post-World War ...
The knight has seen better days. I wouldn’t doubt the full-size suit of armor was at the entrance when Traer Pizza Palace opened under that name. After all, there was a theme to be had, and the building lacks turrets or a moat. Somewhere along the line, perhaps during the few years’ ...
In the mid-19th century leading up to the Westward Expansion, people traveled by covered wagon to attend the first Iowa State Fair in 1854 on a six-acre tract in Fairfield. Today, more than a million visitors stroll the historic state fairgrounds in Des Moines to soak in the sights, sounds ...
Sweet corn is being eaten in droves. The State Fair is right around the corner. That means it’s only a matter of weeks before kids head back to school. The start of a school year brings the promise of learning, exploring new ideas, and ways of thinking about the world around you. And yet I ...
Across Iowa, independent grocery stores keep their small towns vibrant. They support and strengthen rural economies and contribute to healthy communities. For many generations, Logan Super Foods has served the citizens of Logan, Iowa. As the town’s main grocery source, the store has ...
Q: What’s your most recent work to strengthen whistleblower protections? A: Estimates show federal contractors outnumber roughly two million civilian employees in the federal workforce. In July I introduced bipartisan legislation to address gaps in existing federal law that leave millions ...
A farmers market is a popular launching point for many small businesses. When demand grows and the opportunity arises to reach more customers, scaling up your operation for wholesale can be an exciting next step. Here are some tips. 1. Assess your readiness: Take stock of your current ...