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Health care touches every Iowa family — whether it’s a routine checkup, an unexpected emergency, or a monthly prescription. Yet too many Iowans are paying more while getting less. Zoom out: Since...

This weekend, Iowa — and our nation — was shaken by heartbreaking news.  A terrorist attack in Syria claimed the lives of two Iowa National Guard soldiers and a U.S. interpreter supporting their...

Raising a family in Iowa has real advantages — strong schools, tight-knit neighborhoods, and a deep-rooted sense of community. We work hard, live within our means, and plan for the future. The...

As a 20-year combat veteran, former intel officer, and current Air Force Reserve Colonel, I’ve spent my life serving alongside the men and women who keep our nation safe. Every branch of America’s...

Iowa’s Main Street businesses are the beating heart of our state — and they shouldn't have to fight twice as hard as the big coastal firms just to compete and grow.  Back up: In June, the House...

As a 20-year combat aviator, I’ve seen firsthand the sacrifices our servicemembers and their families make. They serve with honor, carry the burden long after the mission ends — and they deserve a...

Being a senior in Iowa should mean more time with family, more freedom, and less worry. But lately, the cost of everyday essentials keeps climbing — making it harder to keep up with everyday life. ...

Iowa shines because of its people — hardworking farmers who feed the world, teachers who shape the next generation, and first responders who run toward danger to keep our communities safe.  Zoom...

Iowa’s Main Street businesses drive local economies — from Mount Ayr to Creston and everywhere in between. 99% of all Iowa businesses are small businesses, and they’re the backbone of our...

Like so many Iowans, I grew up around people who worked hard, saved every dollar they could, and dreamed of buying a home in the same communities where they grew up.  The problem: Today, that basic...

I didn’t grow up on a farm — but like a lot of kids in Iowa, I grew up around one. I detasseled corn in the summers, cleaned out animal pens, and helped out on the family farm during harvest. ...

As a father of six — including five still in Iowa’s K–12 schools — I take it personally when foreign governments try to reach into our classrooms. And as a former intelligence officer who spent...

Every holiday season, Iowans load up the car, catch flights home to see loved ones, and grab gifts for friends and family — all while sharing a little “Iowa nice” along the way. And this year, those...

Iowa’s rural hospitals are lifelines — treating emergencies, delivering babies, and keeping care close to home. That’s why I’m fighting to make sure they receive their fair share of the $50 billion...

Eight in ten Americans agree on one simple principle: Members of Congress shouldn’t be able to trade stocks using insider information.  But just last year, a handful of Members from both parties...

Thanksgiving is a reminder of the values that make Iowa home: families gathered around the kitchen table (and the TV watching football), neighbors looking out for one another, and communities...

As a dad to two adopted girls, I’ve seen firsthand how life-changing it can be when a child finds the stability, love, and opportunity of a forever home. But the heartbreaking truth is that far too...

Iowa is one of the best places in America to live, work, and raise a family. And even as the days get colder, our state's role in powering the nation’s future is heating up. Why Iowa? Because we’ve...

Iowa’s farmers and manufacturers keep America moving — turning raw materials into the food, fuel, and equipment that power our nation. And at the foundation of it all are a handful of critical...

As a dad of six — including two incredible daughters my wife Kelly and I were blessed to foster and later adopt — I’ve seen firsthand how life-changing it can be when a child finds the stability,...