The 2nd Legislative Session of the 91st General Assembly convened on Monday. It was my honor to ceremonially notify the Governor that the House was duly organized and ready to receive whatever messages she wishes to convey. With this being a shorter session, deadlines come more quickly and the ...
Celebrated historian Heather Cox Richardson says Donald Trump’s demand for Greenland is bizarre. She also called it bonkers. I agree. Trump has demonstrated bonkers behavior many times in recent years, especially the past twelve months. But Iowa’s congressional representatives have ...
The 2026 Legislative got underway this week with the usual pomp and circumstance of speeches from the House leadership and the addresses from Governor Reynolds, Chief Justice Christensen of the Iowa Supreme Court and Major General Osborn, Adjutant General of the Iowa National Guard. Gov. ...
As the calendar turns toward 2026, it is worth reflecting not just on what Marshalltown has accomplished in 2025, but on how, and why, we continue to move this community forward. At its core, local government is about delivering excellent services to every resident, every day. In 2025, that ...
The Chamber of Commerce promotes downtown activity. I think the proposed back-in-angle parking will discourage it. After all, few people back into their own garage.
Family farms, small businesses, and hardworking Iowans are the backbone of our economy and local communities. Iowa agriculture feeds and fuels our nation, small businesses keep our Main Streets vibrant, and our neighbors make Iowa truly a special place to call home. As the only Member of ...