By Sen. Tom HarkinIn the past couple of weeks there has been a lot of concern about the recent outbreak of H1N1 virus. With all of the concern, there has also been a lot of misinformation that has come out regarding it. Below are some common questions about H1N1.Q-What is the H1N1 virus and how ...

By: Nikki Carrion MAWith consideration to the upcoming summer monthsparties, picnics, open houses, etc, this column's focus is on diabetes. Pre-diabetes is a condition in which the individual has blood glucose levels that are higher than normal, but are not high enough to be considered a case ...

By Elisha Smith, Center for Rural AffairsFarmers who are transitioning to organic farming and those already conducting organic practices now have an opportunity to apply for Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) money to assist their organic efforts.The USDA recently announced that ...

By Laura SnyderI walked into a Toys R Us the other day and promptly got lost. I stumbled through Seasonal, made a left at Hanna Montana and ended up somewhere between large plastic yard toys and Rock em Sockem Robots. Somehow, I got all turned around and couldnt figure out which way the exit ...

By Senator Chuck GrassleyQ:What is National Library Week?A: National Library Week, April 1218, celebrates libraries, librarians and library workers for their valuable contributions to our communities and promotes library use and support. National Library Week began in 1957, when a National Book ...

BySenator Tim KapucianJust a few days more and the 2009 Legislative Session will be history, of course, unless there would be a special session called. Leadership in the Senate has stated that we will not debate whether or not to let the people of Iowa vote on the marriage issue. I have stated ...

By Laura SnyderMuch as I like receiving a random gift of chocolate, it's not around long enough to really appreciate the giver of said chocolate.If my husband was to bring me chocolate, which he knows is an aphrodisiac for me, I'd eat it, of course (who wouldn't), and then all that remains is ...

By Sen Chuck GrassleyQ: What is a credit report?A: Credit reports are summaries of our creditworthiness used by creditors or lenders. There are three nationwide consumer reporting companies which collect credit information Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. The information collected and placed ...

By US Rep. Leonard BoswellThe way we treat our troops and veterans, who give of themselves so selflessly for our freedom, speaks volumes about our character as a nation. This week, I'd like to tell you about a number of targeted investments included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act ...

BySen. Tim KapucianThough the month of April may be known for it's warm spring rain showers and Easter season, in Iowa it also means that the legislative session will start concluding soon. For most Iowans, this should come both as a disappointment and a relief. It is disappointing because ...