After the final gavels fell in the 2024 Legislatures in Boise, Des Moines, and Jefferson City, Big Ag’s corporate lobbyists may be stinging from some hard lessons. They learned that voters across the spectrum still value accountability. What do Idaho, Iowa, and Missouri have in common? ...
Advances in technology and lower installation costs continue to contribute to the growth of wind electricity generation in the U.S., especially in rural areas. According to a report from the U.S. Department of Energy and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, the cost of installing wind ...
To all of Tama County, I want to express my heartfelt THANK YOU! It was on July 3, 2023, that I started this campaign with the goal of becoming the next Tama County Sheriff, and what an incredible journey it has been! I am truly grateful for the words of encouragement and amazing support I have ...
After months of delay, the Farm Bill is finally moving in Congress. The House Agriculture Committee passed its draft of the 2024 Farm Bill on May 23, the first step in a process that will include a Senate draft followed by floor debates later this year. Buckle up. We’ve got a long way to go ...
After high school graduation, your student will face many new experiences beyond academics and social situations. The important thing is that they successfully continue their educational journey toward a profession that meets their interest. At ISL Education Lending, we know that preparation ...
Tama County Community, My name is Lucas Dvorak and I am running to be the next Tama County Sheriff. During this campaign, I have learned a lot about myself. One thing being is I am not a politician. I was told by a retired coworker that I struggle to talk about myself. My response was I ...
Tuesday, June 4 is primary day here in Iowa. Have you made your plan to vote? Primary elections might seem like they’re not all that exciting, especially if there aren’t any contested races in your area, but it is so important that you show up and support your favored candidates because ...
As renewable energy development grows in rural areas, so do concerns about protecting agricultural land, especially from utility-scale solar projects. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) estimates that by 2050 solar will occupy 10.3 million acres of land nationally, 90% of which will be in ...
What a great weekend down in Tama for the Lincoln Highway Bridge Festival! The weather was beautiful and it appeared to me that everyone was having a great time. I had the pleasure of helping Tama EMS raise money to better serve their communities by getting dunked numerous times in the Dunk ...
The 2024 legislative session ended in climatic fashion at 4:23AM on April 20, 2024. We were able to pass good legislation that will have a positive impact for the people of Iowa. Here are some of the major accomplishments from this year’s session. *Raised beginning teacher pay to the 5th ...