Small businesses drive the U.S. economy and serve as the economic engine and job creator for local communities across America. More than 266,000 small businesses in Iowa employ nearly half of the workforce in the state. From my annual 99 county meetings, I witness the economic vitality and ...

To the Editor:We are students at North Tama and members of the Mid-Iowa Beef Team. We are also proud to be beef producers along with our families. May is beef month.Raising beef is a big responsibility and priority. We do chores every day, even in the heat and cold. We keep records of our feed, ...

It's something we all have in common. Mothers have touched our lives. Each of us came into the world courtesy of a mother. But the concept doesn't stop there. Mothers are everywhere. They live next door or across the country. They are teachers, coaches, counselors, protectors, enforcers, ...

Small businesses drive the U.S. economy and serve as the economic engine and job creator for local communities across America. More than 266,000 small businesses in Iowa employ nearly half of the workforce in the state. From my annual 99 county meetings, I witness the economic vitality and ...

Q: What prompted your leadership on foster care issues in Congress?A: It's no secret that a loving home and happy household nurtures the next generation to thrive and become productive members of society. Close-knit, supportive families serve as the building blocks for safe schools and strong ...

To the Editor:We, the members of the Mid-Iowa Youth Beef Team, take great pride in being one of 40,000 Iowans that enjoy working in the beef industry. The majority of our team are continuing a family legacy in beef production; representing the third, fourth, fifth, and, for some, the sixth ...

I've never claimed to be a great driver. Good, perhaps. Careful, for sure. My family would tell you I am cautious - sometimes to the point of being jumpy at the wheel.By jumpy I mean on the lookout for surprises, aka accidents waiting to happen. Pedestrians who come out of nowhere. Squirrels ...

There are parts about Tama County which make it beautiful. Currently, I live in the big city of Des Moines, but Tama County will be my home. I will always have a special bond with my homeland. A part of this bond are the magnificent views in Tama County.The first view are the winding roads. ...

Iowans from Sioux City to Davenport know why I serve on these committees: Armed Services; Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry; Environment and Public Works; and Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Iowans have seen that these committees can have a tremendous impact on our farmers, military and ...

To the Editor:We, the members of the Mid-Iowa Youth Beef Team, take great pride in being one of 40,000 Iowans that enjoy working in the beef industry. The majority of our team are continuing a family legacy in beef production; representing the third, fourth, fifth, and, for some, the sixth ...