Veterans Day is Wednesday, November 11-a time to honor those who have served our country and made great sacrifices in their military duty.At the Statehouse, we're always looking for ways to thank our veterans. Some have major needs because of their service, and it's our responsibility to help. ...

Driving down the blacktop with the wind blowing through my hair is an experience. A two lane highway with open terrain on both sides is a better experience. Growing up in the Traer and Dysart area, this feature exists. Gravel and dirt roads are mixed in, too. These roads are fun, but today's ...

What do you do with your free time?If given an extra hour or two on a Saturday afternoon, some people will go out and play a round of golf or tennis. (There's never time for both.) Others will take a warm bath, curl up with a good book or make a fresh batch of homemade peanut butter cookies. ...

Family game night is a blast from the past. This is the night board games entertain families for hours, and it is not as popular as it was in the past. PlayStations, Xbox 1s, and various video streaming websites take the fun out of setting up, playing and picking up a board game. I love board ...

Families across Iowa look forward to fall traditions, from school homecoming events to apple-picking, pumpkin patches and trick-or-treating. Iowa farmers are working longer hours to bring in the harvest, thankful that sunny skies and dry conditions are helping them get a good start on a good ...

Families across Iowa look forward to fall traditions, from school homecoming events to apple-picking, pumpkin patches and trick-or-treating. Iowa farmers are working longer hours to bring in the harvest, thankful that sunny skies and dry conditions are helping them get a good start on a good ...

When you no longer have a dog the world is a different place.The barks of other dogs resound and seem louder than they were before. When a neighbor's dog barks and wakes you in the early morning or late night it doesn't so much annoy, but provokes a twinge of sadness.When you no longer have a ...

Family game night is a blast from the past. This is the night board games entertain families for hours, and it is not as popular as it was in the past. PlayStations, Xbox 1s, and various video streaming websites take the fun out of setting up, playing and picking up a board game. I love board ...

When you no longer have a dog the world is a different place.The barks of other dogs resound and seem louder than they were before. When a neighbor's dog barks and wakes you in the early morning or late night it doesn't so much annoy, but provokes a twinge of sadness.When you no longer have a ...

Halloween is around the corner. Kids will be out collecting ungodly amounts of candy while parents hope their kids do not hurt from a massive stomach ache. Collecting this candy is important and great costume ideas help this process. Since this column is dedicated to the olden days, it is time ...