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Head Start is a stunning success. Don’t cut it.

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The federal Head Start program has been a lifesaver for me since I was a toddler. I count my lucky stars that my parents were able to get me into Head Start for early childhood education decades ago. I count myself even more fortunate to have it for my own child now. But I worry that could all change if the Trump administration gets its way. Studies have shown that Head Start children have better social skills and impulse control. They make great strides in math, language, cognitive development, and how to learn. Their health and dental outcomes are also much better than low-income ...

Sexual Assault Awareness Month

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As an Assistant Marshall County Attorney whose docket focuses on sexually motivated crimes and domestic violence, I see firsthand the devastating impact sexual assaults have on victims and our community. Therefore, I am proud to stand with survivors of these crimes every April, in support of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Sexual Assault Awareness Month is an important reminder of what happens behind closed doors. Not only is the victim’s life altered in profound ways, but that victim’s family, friends, and the community suffer collateral damages. Victims may face economic strain ...

Suggestion for the TR

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The DMR is currently running a survey for the coolest thing invented in Iowa. I don’t think you get to be on the list if you won it in another year. I always vote for the Butter Braid out of West Bend, IA. I think we should do the Coolest Thing Invented in Marshalltown. Of course, there’s the Marshalltown trowel, The Flying Elbow WWF burger, Lilly Mae’s TorTush and my two favorites: MPACT, A Co-Responder Program that embeds social workers within the MPD, and REMIX Non-Profit Dance Academy that in addition to offering a full slate of classes also offers classes for adult ...

Fraudsters are treating Treasury like a personal piggy bank

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Tax Day has come and gone…along with the money the IRS took from your paycheck. Even if you paid your taxes on time and in full, you are still subject to the threat of an IRS audit. Meanwhile, fraudsters are treating the national treasury like a personal piggy bank, stealing more than $1 ...

The Warme Wire: Week 15

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We have completed the fifteenth week of the legislation session, and Tuesday marked the 100th (and final scheduled) day. As predicted and with important work still to be completed, we continue working and are excited to deliver for our constituents and our state. One big victory this week was ...

A historic investment for the 185th Air Refueling Wing

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This week marks a victorious step forward for Northwest Iowa and our national security. I am honored to share that I have secured $38.5 million in federal funding for the 185th Air Refueling Wing in Sioux City – an investment that represents one of the largest military funding construction ...