The secretary of defense opens his laptop late at night on Sept. 29. He logs on to his favorite AI chatbot. It greets him. Hi, Pete. What can I do for you tonight? Pete? I thought I asked you to call me Major Tough Guy. You’re absolutely right. You did. Thanks for setting me straight, ...

In October, our country celebrates Manufacturing Month and recognizes the critical importance of manufacturing to our economy. Domestic manufacturing supports good-paying jobs in our communities, strengthens our supply chains, and helps reduce our dependence on foreign nations for the goods and ...

The same Washington politicians who were whining about DOGE laying off unnecessary bureaucrats just a few months ago are now exposing who is and isn’t an essential employee by shutting down the government. The Schumer Shutdown has sent home 750,000 federal employees deemed non-essential, ...

Ineed to be direct with our communities: The East Marshall Community School District is at a crossroads, and the path we choose this November will determine whether we’re here to serve students ten years from now. Since 2012, we’ve lost 323 students—a 35% decline. That represents $2.26 ...

Throughout my career, I have held firm to three principles that have guided my service to the Marshalltown community: Service, Pride, and Accountability. These principles have been demonstrated in various ways, from community outreach programs to successful investigations. In positive times, I ...

Do you tend to see the glass as half empty or half full? You have probably heard that question plenty of times. Your answer relates directly to the concept on positive thinking and whether you have a positive or negative outlook on life. How you see your life can have a significant impact on ...