As an Assistant Marshall County Attorney whose docket focuses on sexually motivated crimes and domestic violence, I see firsthand the devastating impact sexual assaults have on victims and our community. Therefore, I am proud to stand with survivors of these crimes every April, in support of ...

The federal Head Start program has been a lifesaver for me since I was a toddler. I count my lucky stars that my parents were able to get me into Head Start for early childhood education decades ago. I count myself even more fortunate to have it for my own child now. But I worry that could ...

This week marks a victorious step forward for Northwest Iowa and our national security. I am honored to share that I have secured $38.5 million in federal funding for the 185th Air Refueling Wing in Sioux City – an investment that represents one of the largest military funding construction ...

We have completed the fifteenth week of the legislation session, and Tuesday marked the 100th (and final scheduled) day. As predicted and with important work still to be completed, we continue working and are excited to deliver for our constituents and our state. One big victory this week was ...

Tax Day has come and gone…along with the money the IRS took from your paycheck. Even if you paid your taxes on time and in full, you are still subject to the threat of an IRS audit. Meanwhile, fraudsters are treating the national treasury like a personal piggy bank, stealing more than $1 ...

For over four years, Marshalltown and the City Council have watched the old hospital site. Purchased by an out-of-town person who may have had the best of intentions, but eventually allowed the entire campus uptown to depreciate and deteriorate. Because the property was private property, the ...