As Americans put down their phones and pick up their turkey basters, we are reminded of just how much we have to be grateful for. First and foremost, we think of the men and women bravely protecting our nation at home and abroad. In this time of great uncertainty and unrest, the mothers, ...
A new national report shows that Iowa is one of the top 10 states for computer science education. Central Rivers Area Education Agency (AEA) has been working very closely with local school districts to help them meet the new state requirements to make this achievement possible. State law ...
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 ...
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 ...
A recent item on my Pella Community Schools board agenda read, “Board acts on termination notices.” It was a jarring potential conclusion to a proposed million-dollar budget reduction in my school district. Though budget reductions are not new in my many years as a school board member, I ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...