With the November 5 elections getting closer, I’ve been talking with friends and neighbors about the candidates running for office and issues that matter in our day-to-day lives. We have a lot of important decisions to make. One topic that keeps coming up is Project 2025. It’s a ...
This is a wonderful time of year in Iowa. We’re gearing up for harvest here on the farm. The hottest days of summer are behind us. And our public schools are once again bustling with activity, opening their doors to all kids regardless of who they are or how much money they have in their ...
Hello, Iowans of the Class of 2025. You seniors are leading off the second quarter of the 21st century and need a speech from someone big to match that status. Unfortunately, you’re stuck with me, the third male lead in a 1999 production of “Bye Bye Birdie.” Really, though, what better ...
You may be surprised to learn about the long list of improvements in the bond issue for Union Community School District's four attendance centers to be on the November ballot. Many activities take place in a school building about which we give little thought. We send our students to school and ...
My name is Taylor Vaske and I work for Athletico Physical Therapy in Waterloo as a contracted employee in the Union Community School District. I am currently in my ninth year serving as the head athletic trainer at Union High School where I oversee the health and well-being of our ...
I love getting together with my kids and grandkids for family meals. Passing dinner around the table, sharing stories and enjoying time with one another – these are some of my favorite things to do. Unfortunately, having enough money to pay for those meals is difficult for too many Iowa ...
I recently had the distinct honor of joining a naturalization ceremony at the iconic Field of Dreams, where 35 new Americans took their oath of citizenship after diligently putting in the work to legally become American citizens. I was humbled to hear their stories and see their excitement to ...
Greetings, friends and neighbors! I hope you’ve all had a great summer. Although the temperature and humidity are rising again at the moment, we’ve started to see and feel the first signs of fall the last couple weeks. And now with the beginning of the school year, the sounds of the ...
The Iowa Secretary of State’s website, whichever party controls it, has always been a wonderful source of election results and statistics. Don’t be put off by numbers — numbers are our friend! They tell us all sorts of interesting things. Let’s take a look. Americans talk a lot about ...
Rural small business owners and agricultural producers contemplating energy efficiency improvements or renewable energy investments may be eligible for financial support through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). With grants covering up to 25% and loan guarantees covering up to 75% ...