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250 years of presidential scandals: Time to remodel politics

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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 redeem. Below are several of the more prominent presidential scandals, followed by a suggestion as to how `We the People’ can make America truly America again like our founding fathers so eloquently established in the constitution. Warren G. Harding’s oil and infidelity scandals In 1922 President ...

A year of putting Iowa farmers first

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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, volatile markets, extreme weather, and years of policies that prioritize bureaucracy over producers. This year, President Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins have worked at record speed to deliver real relief and long-term reforms, working hand-in-hand with the Farm Service Agency ...

President Trump is delivering for Iowa

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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 the ballot box that they were fed up with open borders, high taxes, and weakness in the White House under the Biden administration. One year later, President Trump has kept his promises to put America First, end the chaos that engulfed the Biden era, and deliver real, conservative victories for Iowa ...

Teachers’ civil rights

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Dear Board of Education: As I was removed from the sub list in 2019 because I insisted on students editing papers they were handing in, (https://www.yahoo.com/news/let-substitute-teacher-because-corrected-110006705.html), and because American education statistics have grown steadily worse, I thought the Iowa Board of Education might have wised up, seen the error of its ways and started supporting teachers. Nix, apparently not. Now, a teacher not only doesn’t decide what goes on in his/her classroom, he or she can’t even get on the internet in off hours and express an opinion. I ...

The Warme Wire: Week 1

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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 the tone for the work ahead, and I’m excited for what I hope will be another productive session on your behalf. Several messages from this week’s speeches really stuck out to me. In her annual Condition of the Judiciary address, Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Susan Christensen centered her ...

Inside Education: From high achievement to high impact

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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 and resources that directly support their educational and career goals. Phi Theta Kappa is the international honor society for two-year colleges, recognizing students who excel academically and want to grow as leaders and scholars. Chapters, including Apha Iota Rho at Marshalltown Community ...