During Joe Biden’s presidency, we saw historic levels of inflation, non-stop price hikes, and a $1.8 trillion expansion of the regulatory state. These costs hit Iowans hard, especially small businesses and family farms that operate on razor-thin margins. Republicans have been hard at work ...
On Wednesday, Aug. 20, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it would begin to formally implement legislation that I introduced to lower the cost of crop insurance for the next generation of Iowa farmers and producers. My bill – the Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act – ...
Back to school time means back to our regular routines for the school year for our youth, families and school staff. With most summer vacations now in the rear view mirror, we are settling into what will be fall in Marshalltown. Getting into a routine can be a good thing for anyone looking ...
As we stand on the cusp of a new academic year, the air is filled with a unique blend of anticipation and excitement. On behalf of the entire Marshalltown Community School District (MCSD), I want to extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to our students, staff, parents, and community partners as ...
The gap between CEO compensation and median worker pay at Starbucks hit 6,666 to 1 last year. In other words, to make as much money as their CEO made in 2024, typical baristas would’ve had to start brewing macchiatos around the time humans first invented the wheel. Starbucks is the worst ...
The 2024 Financial Report of the United States (available online) was presented by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on January 16, 2025.This editorial will point out facts and give my opinion. I am not an expert on the US Budget but some facts stand out. Page 61 of the report is the Statement ...