Tax Day has come and gone, and working Americans were hit with a bill averaging $14,000 or more. There’s probably a whole lot you’d prefer doing with the earnings you worked for other than giving it to the IRS, and I’m guessing shipping the money off to China isn’t one. But folks, ...

As we pass what was supposed to be the final day of session, our commitment to finishing strong hasn’t wavered. This week brought a major milestone on a top priority of mine: smart PBM reform. Senate File 383 delivers meaningful reforms to pharmacy benefit manager practices, putting patients ...

As the communications person at the Marshalltown YMCA-YWCA, I’m entrusted with telling the stories of the impact the Y has on the community. And boy, have we been outdoing ourselves lately and I’m pleased to tell you about just some of them. EGYM is a hit Our recent EGYM ...

The abuse of Eminent Domain for “private use” has been in the news a lot lately. The following is a true story of our own Marshalltown’s past abuse of it. Any Eminent Domain for “private use” can be extremely abusive and devastating. Marshalltown and its mayor set a prime example of ...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to focus on the importance of mental health and reduce stigma surrounding mental illness. The goal is to increase awareness, reduce stigma, and encourage people to seek help when needed. Self-care is essential for mental health and overall ...

Every year around Arbor Day, I like to plant a tree. Last year it was a Colorado Blue Spruce that I planted where one had died in our wind break. (The rabbits chewed it up good this winter.) The year before, it was a Weeping Willow. Where I bought it, they had it marked as a Red Maple. When I ...