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Editorials

From the Desk of Senator Giddens

Happy November, friends and neighbors! Hope you’re all doing well as we begin to experience the first hints of winter that will soon be upon us. Last Saturday was Veterans Day, so I want to begin by thanking all of our Veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice. I am the ...

Make an impact, shop locally for the holidays

The holiday season is right around the corner and it comes with great news. According to a Gallup survey, 74% of holiday shoppers said they expect to pay about the same amount or more on holiday gifts this year compared to last. Moreover, 23% of shoppers said they choose one retailer over ...

Q&A: Veterans Day

Q: What is the historical significance of Nov. 11? A: On the “11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month,” fighting ceased between the Allied nations and Germany during World War I. Back then, November 11, 1918 (Armistice Day) was regarded as the end of the war “to end all wars.” In ...

Grassley Backs ‘Practical Solutions’ for Adapting to Climate Change

Opening Statement on Oct. 25 by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa, Ranking Member, Senate Committee on the Budget Hearing on “Bottlenecks and Backlogs: How Climate Change Threatens Supply Chains.” This morning the Budget Committee holds its 12th hearing in 10 months on climate change. Over ...

This old House has been torn down

I remember clearly the first day I went to the Capital to become a member of Congress. I purposely walked up the front steps and was greeted by a guard, who opened the door and said, “Good morning, Congressman.” What a sense of satisfaction to have finally arrived. But then I walked ...

From the Desk of Senator Giddens: It’s time to vote!

Greetings friends and neighbors! Critically important local elections are happening NOW in communities across Iowa. Cast your vote, make your voice heard, and choose the leaders for your community. Early and absentee voting has begun statewide. Election Day is November 7. What’s on ...

Launch your career with a Grassley Internship

BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA – U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is accepting applications for his Spring 2024 internship program, an opportunity for college-age Iowans to learn firsthand about our federal government. Internships are available in Grassley’s offices in Washington, D.C., Cedar ...

There’s never been a better time to apply for CSP, EQIP

If you are a farmer or rancher, there has never been a better time to apply for popular conservation programs offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). In Iowa, the deadline to submit initial paperwork for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and Environmental Quality ...

Rooted in community, farm to school programs growing strong

Over the past decade, the farm to school movement has reached millions of students in the United States and its territories. From school gardens and farm field trips to local food on cafeteria trays, farm to school practices help children learn about nutrition and agriculture while also ...