When I’m traveling across Iowa, I’ve had important conversations with Iowans from communities large and small about how we can make life more affordable for our families, farmers, workers, seniors, and small businesses. From health insurance to housing to grocery bills, I’m working with ...
One of the issues the Iowa House Republicans have been working on for several years now is the issue of school and public libraries providing material, mostly books, that rational people would consider pornographic. In past years we have passed legislation barring our public schools from ...
As we stand at the edge of another year, looking back on everything 2025 brought to Marshall County, I find myself feeling something deeper than simple pride. It’s a mix of gratitude, humility, and the kind of appreciation that only comes from watching a community show up, not only for big ...
Marshalltown and the surrounding communities have long understood the value of partnerships. Nowhere is that more evident than in the success of Iowa Valley’s 260 workforce training programs. These programs, especially the Industrial New Jobs Training Program known as 260E, have played a ...
By BECKY BROWN and DEB WILLIAMS Do you feel sad amidst the holiday festivities? For some, the holidays can come with an unwanted gift. They can be a painful reflection, loneliness, anxiety, and depression. This pervasive sadness is known informally as holiday blues or holiday ...
Iowa is taking an exciting step to help young children grow and thrive with the creation of a new Center of Excellence for Early ACCESS. This new center is part of a statewide plan to make sure every child, no matter where they live, can get the best possible start in life. The Center of ...