Q: What is the Congressional Review Act?A: Signed into law by President Clinton more than two decades ago, the Congressional Review Act (CRA) is serving as a game changer to help restore proper checks and balances of government, specifically for Congress to reclaim its constitutional authority ...
The legislative session adjourned a little over a month ago. While it was the first session of my term as your state senator, it was a big one for our constituents and Iowans across the state who wanted to see results.I ran for office because I wanted to fix things, and not play politics or ...
As summer rolls on, churches and parks across the country are used for weddings. This wonderful celebration brings happiness to all these different locations. It is a wonderful ceremony stoked in many years of tradition. For those who attend, it is a satisfying experience. As with everything in ...
They were splashing in the waist-high water of the lake. Boisterous and loud. Three boys on either side of about 10 years old - if my estimate was accurate. I sat on the dock, observing from a distance.The sun shone from behind a splattering of light cloud cover in the otherwise blue sky. The ...
To the Editor:As the staff partner to the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Tama County, I would like to thank the Dysart Community for their generosity and support. The City and its residents welcomed the event with open arms and hands on June 3rd. So many areas of the community ...
Dear Editor,June 1, 2017 several Mid-Iowa Youth Beef Team members had the opportunity to present the funds that they raised for the Midwest Wildfire Relief to the Iowa Cattlemen's Foundation Board for distribution to those tragically affected by the devastating fires. The final tally for the ...
I've always been a saucy type. It probably started with ketchup - my first encounter with sauce when I was just a tiny tator tot of a girl. Almost everyone has some sort of experience with ketchup. Many of us have a long-term ongoing relationship and find it hard to imagine life without ...
Q: How do you approach public policy when it comes to production agriculture?A: According to the 2012 USDA's Census of Agriculture, taken every five years, the value of Iowa agricultural products reached $30.8 billion, ranking Iowa second nationally in total value of sales. Iowa is America's ...
Unfortunately, humans cannot use their bodies to fly. It is truly sad because something with a brain so small like a bird goes up, up, and away. It is not all bad. Humans are smart by building airplanes to take us from location to the next. The process is quick or long if one frequents the far ...
Q: How do you approach public policy when it comes to production agriculture?A: According to the 2012 USDA's Census of Agriculture, taken every five years, the value of Iowa agricultural products reached $30.8 billion, ranking Iowa second nationally in total value of sales. Iowa is America's ...