City officials in Davenport have managed to accomplish the impossible this year: They have brought Republicans and Democrats in the Legislature together to agree on something. The two parties have bickered over topics like changes to the Area Education Agencies, liability protection for farm ...

The Farm Bill is an important investment in our hardworking farmers and producers, the competitiveness of American agriculture, and the strength of our economy. From trade, energy, and conservation to crop insurance, rural development, and access to affordable credit, every title of the Farm ...

Happy National Public Health Week (NPHW)! Public health is SO much more than just healthcare. It’s ensuring that our neighborhoods and environments are safe and free of hazards. It’s protecting our access to clean water and air, to healthy and safe foods, to the right and ability to access ...

Each spring, schools all across the state of Iowa prepare to take the annual standardized assessment. This year, schools will be taking the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) from March 11 to May 3. In Marshalltown, schools will be administering the assessment from April 17 ...

Over strong opposition from Iowans, the Governor signed a controversial bill this week that puts mental health, special education, reading recovery and other services at risk for our kids. It was a disappointing end for so many parents, educators and other Iowans who contacted lawmakers ...

It’s been over a decade since Colorado and Washington became the first two states to legalize marijuana for adults. With the benefit of hindsight, it’s fair to ask: Has this policy been successful? Absolutely. A policy of legalization, regulation, and education is preferable to a policy ...