Iowa has many tracts of natural lands, both public and privately owned, scattered in a sea of corn and soybeans. These lands are important for outdoor recreation, habitat for wildlife and plants, and for scenic vistas and trails. In addition, studies by the Iowa Economic Development Authority ...
Recently, I received the North Tama Telegraph with articles on various high school football teams in the coverage area. While it reminded me of the times I was never covered by the newspaper despite being the best field goal holder in the state and the best backside wide receiver to grace ...
I love getting together with my kids and grandkids for family meals. Passing dinner around the table, sharing stories and enjoying time with one another – these are some of my favorite things to do. Unfortunately, having enough money to pay for those meals is difficult for too many Iowa ...
After the hustle and bustle of another summer of vacations, picnics and day trips to all kinds of fun spots, it is time to get back to work. For the students it’s time to get the books out and begin to study for another year of academic achievement. For those who found themselves caught up in ...
Greetings, friends and neighbors! I hope you’ve all had a great summer. Although the temperature and humidity are rising again at the moment, we’ve started to see and feel the first signs of fall the last couple weeks. And now with the beginning of the school year, the sounds of the ...
I recently had the distinct honor of joining a naturalization ceremony at the iconic Field of Dreams, where 35 new Americans took their oath of citizenship after diligently putting in the work to legally become American citizens. I was humbled to hear their stories and see their excitement to ...
The Iowa Secretary of State’s website, whichever party controls it, has always been a wonderful source of election results and statistics. Don’t be put off by numbers — numbers are our friend! They tell us all sorts of interesting things. Let’s take a look. Americans talk a lot about ...
Q: What made you start doing your annual 99 county meetings? A: People often ask why I started my tradition of holding a meeting with Iowans in every county, every year. When I was first elected to the U.S. Senate, I remember overhearing a remark made by patrons at a local restaurant that it ...
Everywhere you look, you can tell it’s late summer in Iowa. The corn is coming along, beans are filling and the State Fair has wrapped up. Our kids and teachers are heading back to classrooms and feeling all the hope, anticipation and joy that comes with a new school year. I’m thrilled ...
While the Winding Stairs Festival is an important festival all must attend, there is a slightly bigger event in Iowa which also brings people together. It is the Iowa State Fair. Whether it is attending concerts at the grandstand, looking at or showing the animals, or trying the newest and ...