As Jesus rode the donkey into Jerusalem, the crowds were perfectly right to shout “Hosanna!” Hosanna is often thought of as a declaration of praise, similar to hallelujah, but it is actually a plea for salvation. Resurrection Day or Easter Sunday is all about salvation. The ...
While prohibitive costs and low commodity prices are due in part to the consolidation of the input providers and grain processors, the agricultural system is not the only consolidated industry negatively affecting citizens. Unfortunately, soaring prices throughout the economy are a symptom of ...
Farmers today face many challenges from high overhead costs and low commodity prices to the threat of climate change that may limit yields in the coming decades. However, a new revenue source may be on the way. Vertical, two-sided solar panels are being tested in farm fields at several sites. ...
House File 880 (Formerly HF 284) is a bill that seeks to prevent Iowa Libraries from being members of the Iowa Library Association and the American Library Association (ALA) by restricting funds to them if they are dues paying members of these organizations. Those dues are paid for by taxpayer ...
World Down Syndrome Day is right around the corner, and I invite you to join us in celebrating on March 21st! This special day is dedicated to raising awareness and celebrating individuals with Down syndrome — people who are rocking an extra chromosome! The date itself holds significance, as ...
February was a very busy month for us Tama County Supervisors. We didn’t just get our feet wet but jumped right in! We started the month by finding out that we could not make payroll because the General Basic Fund was getting extremely low and that the Budget approved last year by the prior ...
31 but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. -Isaiah 40:31 (ESV) In the New International Version of the Bible, it says, “but those who hope in the Lord ...
Last week I was the chair of multiple subcommittees, these are the ones that I passed out of subcommittee onto full committee regarding the following house files: HSB 199, HF 561, HSB 235. Iowa’s Taxpayer Relief Fund Here we go again. Democrats and their friends in the media are giving ...
Most Iowans aren’t satisfied with their state government. That’s what we’ve been hearing at the Capitol, at town halls and legislative forums, on social media, and in our daily conversations. Your goals and aspirations aren’t being reflected by the choices made on your behalf. Your ...
After the February 24 Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting, it is clear that Supervisor Curt Hilmer does not want to be bothered with calls on his COUNTY cell phone even if you are an employee of the county. He will only answer calls from his district and does not care about any other area. ...