Many people have asked why we had to go 34 straight hours to finish the 2026 legislative session. Some have even suggested it’s evidence of poor leadership. I see exactly the opposite. I saw 150 legislators and a governor who had made commitments to the people of Iowa and were not willing to ...
As we observe National Police Week 2026, I am reminded of the sacred trust placed in the hands of those who wear the badge. This week is more than a ceremonial tribute; it is a moment to honor the courage of every peace officer who stands between danger and the people we serve. It is also a ...
I am weary of the constant chaos and the negative tone that has come to dominate our political conversations. Neither has led to effective governance, and both have left many constituents feeling frustrated and unheard. With the election primaries just weeks away, now is the time to ...
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15th of each year as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week including that day as National Police Week. National Police Week allows us to honor and remember our fallen law enforcement officers, support their families, ...
“Change is constant, growth is optional.” Former longtime 2nd Ward City Councilor Tom Curley told me that in late 1998. And it stuck. I believe that Tom told me that it was a Marshalltown Chamber saying at the time. What was true in 1998 still rings true in 2026. With all the changes ...
José Yugar-Cruz, the Bolivian immigrant targeted by federal officials for deportation to the Democratic Republic of Congo, does not know when he would be deported, members of Escucha Mi Voz Iowa said Tuesday. Motions aimed at winning his release offer hope that he will not be deported at ...