Despite being the nation’s largest landlord, Uncle Sam will never win a round of Monopoly, the classic boardgame where players try to make money—and avoid going bankrupt—by buying, renting, and selling property. That’s because Uncle Sam, who is already $36 trillion in debt, refuses to ...
High on a hill overlooking the Iowa River are two homes surrounded by woods and animals, including dogs, horses, goats, birds, deer, and more. From her vantage point in the Meskwaki Settlement, Shelley Buffalo watches the seasons change and nature flourish as she works to update her house. To ...
Avoca, Persia, Panama, Portsmouth, Westphalia, Kirkman, Tennant, Earling, Exira, Brayton, and now, Iowa’s largest metro, Des Moines. These are just some of the communities I’ve seen recently with water advisories or restrictions in place. Given the seriousness of the situation, I’m ...
July 4th is one of the best holidays on this planet. It is the best because it is the celebration of this country’s independence. For all the warts and issues this country has, I am a strong believer in the United States. While we are all using our right of self-determination to struggle to ...
Q: How will the Senate version of the One Big Beautiful Bill impact Iowans? A: Based on my county meetings, emails and phone calls, Iowans are paying close attention to the One Big Beautiful Bill moving through Congress. After passing the House of Representatives, the committees of ...
After growing up on well water and witnessing it change my white basketball and football jerseys to an off-white color, I thought I would never worry about the impact of water again. Despite having the largest nitrate removal facility in the world, my water provider, Central Iowa Water Works, ...
For small, rural communities across Iowa, the local pharmacy is more than just a place to pick up prescriptions. It's often a vital health care hub, a trusted source of advice, and a cornerstone of the local economy. According to the Iowa Pharmacy Association, over 200 Iowa pharmacies closed ...
Q: Why did you convene a Judiciary Committee hearing about 23andMe? A: More than 15 million Americans are customers of 23andMe, a genetic testing company whose services include analyzing one’s DNA to provide ancestry information and insights on inherited genes that may reveal ...
The only time I have been to Las Vegas, if you are not counting passing through the airport, was for work training. While out in this desert city for a couple of days, I saw the sights and explored this unique city. While all the distinct types of casinos were interesting to see, ranging in ...
Part of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act that is being considered by the Senate is a provision that would allow oil drilling in the fragile coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Drilling would jeopardize one of the world’s last unspoiled places at a time when we ...