When I was in the throes of cancer treatment and so miserable with nausea and the lower GI’s, I ran across this aphorism: “What Cancer Cannot Do! Cancer is so limited...It cannot cripple Love; It cannot shatter Hope; It cannot corrode Faith; It cannot destroy Peace; It cannot kill ...

Since January 20, 2025, President Donald J. Trump has been working around the clock to put American Farmers First after inheriting one of the toughest farm economies our country has faced in decades. Here in Iowa, farmers and ranchers know the challenges firsthand – rising input costs, ...

On Jan. 20, 2025, President Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States after a historic, landslide election victory. He won every swing state, won the popular vote, and won Iowa for the third time in a row. More than 77 million Americans made their voices heard at ...

During 250 years of America’s existence, whenever a scandal involving a U.S. President occurred, the public was shocked and dismayed. When presidential scandals erupt, faith and trust in America – by its citizens as well as allies throughout the world -- is lost and takes decades to ...

This week marked the first week of the 2026 legislative session, and I was grateful to be back at the Capitol in Des Moines representing you. The opening week is always a busy one, filled with speeches from legislative leaders, the Governor, the Chief Justice, and the Adjutant General. It sets ...

Phi Theta Kappa plays a vital role in helping high-achieving students at Marshalltown Community College turn their academic potential into real opportunities for scholarships, leadership, and transfer success. As the premier honor society for two-year colleges, it gives MCC students recognition ...