Q: Why do you co-sponsor a resolution for National FFA Week every year? A: As a lifelong family farmer and U.S. Senator for Iowa, I take every opportunity to serve as a voice for American … more

From the desk ofRandy Feenstra:China represents the greatest threat to our national, economic, energy, and food security. From buying up American farmland to stonewalling investigations into the … more

On Monday I started my day receiving a draft of a bill I recently filed for a constituent and approving another bill to be drafted. One bill is a companion to Rep. Jones' bill in the House regarding … more

From the desk of Representative Megan Jones: Recently there have been a lot of questions and concerns about the pension income inclusion that went into effect at the beginning of this year. Last … more

From the desk of Senator Dave Rowley: In the Senate this week my attention was focused on presenting new bills in subcommittee as well as standing committees, and of course there was the long debate … more

Monday was Martin Luther King Holiday.    It is still not considered by some as a major holiday. Federal buildings and some larger enterprises do close for the day but many businesses and … more

Over the last year, the Iowa Department of Public Health and Iowa Department of Human Services have evaluated the areas of overlap and duplication between the two state agencies. Following this … more

One of the most famous newspaper editorials of all time has to do with Christmas. It first appeared September 21, 1897, in the pages of a leading newspaper of the day, the New York Sun. Virginia … more

The Christmas season is always a great time of the year to make special memories with those close to you.  During this season, I like to take the time to reflect on the many blessings I’ve … more

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary, America’s oldest dictionary publisher recently announced its word of the year for 2022. Gaslighting was the winner. Merriam-Webster stated that the word searched … more