For many in our caucus, there is nothing we have heard louder or clearer than the call from landowners to protect their private property rights from eminent domain abuse by CO2 pipeline projects. This week we passed two bills containing many policies to provide those protections. This is not ...

In a recent case study on the economic impact of wind energy in Howard County, I had the opportunity to work with the Center for Rural Affairs (CFRA). The full report is written by Alex Delworth, Senior Policy Associate, and is available on the CFRA’s website. To collect information for the ...

The speed and seriousness with which Donald Trump is shaking up Washington has everyone’s head spinning. If the president called me and asked my advice how he should explain to the American people what he is doing, I would say he should tell every American to read our Declaration of ...

As we approach another graduation season, the halls of Marshalltown Community College buzz with anticipation and celebration. It’s a time to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of all our students, especially those who have distinguished themselves through membership in Phi Theta Kappa ...

As the president, governors and legislators elevate the stress and anxiety in higher education in the United States by seeking to change how colleges and universities operate and what they teach, the contrast between how an Ivy League school and an Iowa university responded shows the courage ...

It was a busy week for me on the House floor. On Tuesday, I rose in support of SF75, which has been a long-time priority of rural Story County residents. The bill would require districts on the County Board of Supervisors to ensure that all portions of the county have a seat on the board. This ...