“You make me dizzy Miss Lizzy…the way you rock and roll!” They are unbelievably gorgeous and Lisianthus is by far the hardiest flower that I grow – let me explain… I found one of the Lisianthus blooms I’d cut the day before lying on the ground in the high tunnel, looking as fresh ...
Family farmers I know say we’ve been under the thumb of corporate ag bosses and the big meatpackers for too long. Political affiliation doesn’t seem to matter – they all agree something needs to be done to make our agriculture markets more open, fair and transparent. And right now, ...
Mug in folder Stand With Israel, Bring American Hostages Home By U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) Eight of our fellow citizens are still being held in Gaza by the ruthless terror regime that wants nothing more than the death and destruction of Israel and the United States. I’ve met ...
Iowans love our public schools! I was happy to serve on my local school board for 12 years, both my daughters work in public education and my five grandkids go to public schools. They are essential institutions in our communities, especially in rural areas. And, they’re accountable to the ...
Resiliency is what the United States needs. Recently, a company named CrowdStrike had an outage which affected many businesses around the world including numerous airlines. This outage left fliers stranded across the globe for longer than they wanted to be. This is not resiliency. When ...
Greetings friends and neighbors! Summer is in full swing, and I hope you’re enjoying all it has to offer. Since my last newsletter, I’ve enjoyed participating in parades and town festivals in Waterloo, LaPorte City, Cedar Falls, Dysart, Gilbertville, and Hudson. In the next few weeks, I ...
Let’s talk Zinnias. Who loves them? Who hates them? Who has a love/hate relationship with them like I do? I love the range of colors and styles (the pin cushion scabiosa variety is one of my favorites). I also appreciate their cheerful blooms and the tiny inner flowers that form around the ...
This is the second entry by the Tama County Sheriff’s Office in a two-part series addressing phishing scams and how best to protect yourself. If you ever find yourself in a situation where you think you might have been scammed, it's crucial to act quickly to protect yourself. Here's what ...
A boy can dream. While I do not have a ton of experience in agriculture outside of farming – and I do not have a formal education in it – coming from a different background with different perspectives can lead to one seeing agriculture in a different light. With this being said, the dream ...
Iowa Democratic Party (IDP) Chair Rita Hart issued the following statement on Sunday, July 21, regarding President Joe Biden ending his Presidential campaign: Joe Biden has served our country and Iowans well by lowering the cost of prescription drugs like insulin and passing the largest ...