Every four years, Iowa has the unique opportunity to be the first in the nation caucus. I know some of you might not consider this unique because it seems to extend the campaign season for a long time. I take the approach that this provides Iowans access to the candidates to talk to them on the ...

McDonald's, Subway, Burger King, and the list goes on and on. While these franchises exist in most mid to large cities, they are bland. The meals and the look of the restaurant are the same at each location. Every store is crafted to be part of the system. No food is made with love, and no ...

Every four years, Iowa has the unique opportunity to be the first in the nation caucus. I know some of you might not consider this unique because it seems to extend the campaign season for a long time. I take the approach that this provides Iowans access to the candidates to talk to them on the ...

Just over a year ago, Eastern Iowans sent me to Washington to represent them in Congress. I'm humbled by the trust placed in me by the voters, and I see it as my responsibility to report back on my efforts to serve the First District.I told you during my campaign that if you like the status quo ...

It's a new year - a time when many of us consider changing more than our calendars.It's time to get trim around the midsection. Redecorate the bedroom. Read more. Complain less. Join the gym. Clean out the junk drawer. Drink more water and less chardonnay. Take the planking challenge. Learn a ...

At year's end, most Americans take stock of the previous 12 months and consider if they met their goals for the year. A review of one's bank account, pay stub or job status and even a peek at the bathroom scale give folks a pretty good idea if they stayed true to their New Year's ...

Hollywood actress Jamie Lee Curtis has been married for 31 years - consecutive ?- to the same man. Exclamation point. In Hollywood, this is a big deal. Heck, it's a big deal anywhere.Putting up with someone ?- and more importantly them putting up with you - for a really long time requires ...

Lol". "Brb." "Smh." These phrases are commonly sent through email, Facebook, and texting. These quick forms of communication are great, except they do not have a personal touch. Handwritten letters have this touch, and this makes them the best form of communication. Before I go into why, I do ...

Hollywood actress Jamie Lee Curtis has been married for 31 years - consecutive ?- to the same man. Exclamation point. In Hollywood, this is a big deal. Heck, it's a big deal anywhere.Putting up with someone ?- and more importantly them putting up with you - for a really long time requires ...

Lol". "Brb." "Smh." These phrases are commonly sent through email, Facebook, and texting. These quick forms of communication are great, except they do not have a personal touch. Handwritten letters have this touch, and this makes them the best form of communication. Before I go into why, I do ...