As I have been using my Apple Maps more often to guide me from location to location, this brings about sadness. While I have not fully given in to having Siri guide me along my trip, I often check the map to know what route is best or where to avoid traffic issues. Unfortunately, this gives up ...
Q: What can be done to lower fertilizer costs? A: As a farmer-lawmaker, I’m proud to serve as an outspoken advocate for family farmers. When there’s a natural disaster or headwinds in the farm economy, I raise the volume for Rural America at the policymaking tables. At my annual 99 county ...
Earlier this year, I wrote that I didn’t have high hopes for this Iowa legislative session. In that regard, they didn’t disappoint when they gaveled out on May 3rd! After a lot of bluster last session with no action, this year lawmakers finally passed some form of property tax reform. ...
Nothing is more beautiful than the Iowa sky. Staring up at the beautiful blue sky with clouds partially filling the space and jet clouds happened a lot growing up. Having the ability to see horizon to horizon for each cardinal direction was an opportunity which was not appreciated enough. ...
Q: Why do Americans observe National Police Week? A: When moms and dads wait for a teenage driver to return home safely or a small business owner locks up their doors for the night, Americans across the country appreciate that law enforcement officers stand on the thin blue line every day to ...
Gov. Kim Reynolds can put up her pointy-toe cowboy boots and reflect on 10 years of solid damage done under the golden dome. She might not be remembered as the worst. The Iowa History Journal ascribes that title to Gov. William L. Harding (1917-1921), who was considered for impeachment for ...
Road construction along with dust, gravel, mud, and dust control were the main topics for discussion in April when Highway 63 from the 96/63 junction to Toledo closed on April 20. The Iowa DOT closed the highway to remove the pavement and replace it with asphalt, while making it a “Super 2 ...
May always feels like the month when things finally start moving again. People are outside more, community events start popping up on the calendar, and you can feel the energy picking up around town. For local businesses and organizations, this is when things start getting busy in the best ...
When it comes to seed saving, it is an interesting exercise for farmers. In Iowa, where corn and soybean hybrid seed is dominant, seed saving is non-existent. Protected by Plant Variety Protection certificates and utility patents, the seed companies treat their corn and soybeans seeds like ...
The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine has analyzed a broad range of data on greenhouse gas emissions and the effects on U.S. climate that had been gathered by the scientific community. In their report on this analysis, the Academies stated that the evidence for ...