This November, we proudly observe Military Family Appreciation Month and Veterans Day, two opportunities to honor the courage and sacrifice of Iowa’s brave military members and their families. Veterans Day recognizes the dedication and sacrifice of our nation’s brave men and women who put ...
In Marshalltown, Iowa, the spirit of American entrepreneurship is alive and well. Residents have opened businesses, among them a grocery store offering fresh food that’s created dozens of jobs. Many of these small businesses are owned, managed, and staffed by immigrants. They’re boosting ...
Family farms, small businesses, and local manufacturers are the backbone of Iowa’s economy. Agriculture, business, and manufacturing create good jobs in our communities, keep our main streets strong, and help young families plant their roots in Iowa. To ensure that we have a strong Iowa, we ...
It’s spooky season and old haunts are returning from beyond the grave. There’s no reason to fear this zombie apocalypse, however, because it’s that time of the year when boarded-up businesses are coming back to life as Spirit Halloween stores. Spirit Halloween’s successful ...
My favorite Fall Fridays are spent in the press box at Leonard Cole Field. The Bobcat Marching Band blasts the fight song as the football team sprints out to cheers from Bobcat fans young and old.” The student section is to my right, parents, grandparents, future Bobcats, residents, and ...
Since the 1960s, think tanks and advocacy groups have been key influencers of presidential policymaking. For decades, Democrat and Republican presidents have relied on think tanks for research and policy ideas. Most recently think tank roles have shifted from advisory to actual policy ...