I have one month on the books as a new Tama County Supervisor and wanted to share some highlights with everyone! I was sworn in on Dec. 30, 2024, along with the four other Supervisors, the Sheriff, and the Auditor. There is always work involved with newly elected officials, but the upside is ...
“Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude.” -I Corinthians 13:4 (ESV) Dr. Karl Menninger, one of the most prominent psychiatrists, has said, “Love is the medicine for our sick old world.” His staff was often told that love was the most ...
It is genuinely concerning when egg prices are this high. These prices are hitting levels never touched before, and this is for a critical food item a lot of people rely on. From restaurants to home cooking, eggs are used in many dishes. Their higher price means a higher cost for many people. ...
As your newly elected Sheriff, I wanted to take a moment to update you on what’s been happening since I took office on January 2. It’s been a busy few weeks, but I’m excited about the progress we’re making. Getting settled into the Sheriff role has kept me on my toes, but I’m ...
The Iowa legislature seems to be in full swing now. The state Senate and House have Republican supermajorities, the largest since 1970, so this is their legislative session to be had. Seeing as how many of them represent folks like me in rural Iowa, I sure hope they don’t forget about us and ...
A couple weeks ago, the government made some last-minute attempts at fighting for the people and not large corporations. It is evident when large corporations regulate society it leads to disastrous effects. Look no further than the constant climb of egg prices. Putting more egg laying hens in ...
Week 2 of the session is done, and the committee work of moving bills through the system is well underway. The first bill that I’ve begun to advance is a resolution, House Joint Resolution 1, that seeks to add the right to hunt, fish, and trap to the state constitution. Our rights to these ...
Our Christmas usually lasts beyond the first few days after Christmas to the 6th of January when we celebrate Epiphany, the arrival of the Magi to visit the now toddler, Jesus. We started that tradition when our oldest son was born on January 6th, and we could celebrate both occasions as the ...
Effective advocacy requires understanding the legislative process and employing strategic communication. Iowans can impact legislation by providing their perspective on a bill and explaining the reasoning for their position. As a former Iowa State Senator from Maquoketa, I served in the Iowa ...
Republicans have expanded their majority in both the House and the Senate. With a 67-33 majority in the House and a 34-15 majority in the Senate, the party is positioned for continued influence in Iowa’s state government. However, there was a slight reduction in this majority when Senator ...