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Main Street Iowa is powered by entrepreneurs who take risks, reinvest their profits locally, and work tirelessly to keep our economy strong.  For many small business owners, one thing makes a big...

Four years ago today, America’s longest war came to an end in a tragic and completely avoidable disaster. On August 26, 2021, during the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan, a suicide bomber struck...

There’s one challenge we’re hearing again and again from hospitals and healthcare providers across Iowa: we don’t have enough nurses.  From rural clinics to major hospitals, the shortage is making...

There’s something powerful about a conversation at the Iowa State Fair. It’s where Iowans come together each year — not just to celebrate our state’s history, but to talk ideas, ask tough questions,...

From the barista pouring your morning coffee to the server working a double at your local diner — Iowa’s service workers are the backbone of our Main Streets.  Zoom out: ➡️ More than 17 million...

At the Iowa State Fair, I heard from so many of you about what matters most, and what you want to see fixed in D.C. One of the best parts of this job is listening to Iowans and bringing your ideas...

In Iowa, farming is more than a livelihood — it’s a way of life that powers our economy, feeds the world, and keeps our communities strong. But it’s getting harder to keep that life going.  Young...

In August 2021, the Biden Administration withdrew all U.S. troops and personnel from Afghanistan in a chaotic operation that stranded American citizens, abandoned Afghan allies, handed control of...

Yesterday, the world watched as President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin sat down in Alaska for a historic summit with one goal: securing a ceasefire in Ukraine. The message behind them...

This week marks 90 years since Social Security was signed into law — a program that’s delivered peace of mind, security, and dignity to generations of Americans. This week, I joined a bipartisan...

I hear from Iowans who’ve done everything right — they’ve worked hard, earned a degree, learned a trade — but still feel like owning a home is out of reach. That’s especially true in rural...

The Iowa State Fair is one of my favorite traditions — a time when people from every corner of our  state come together to celebrate community, agriculture, and the Iowa way of life. Over the past...

There's nothing quite like an Iowa parade — flags waving, marching bands playing, and neighbors lining the street. Today at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, we celebrated the brave men and women who have...

On Main Streets across Iowa, small businesses are the backbone of our economy. They make up 99% of all Iowa businesses and employ nearly half of our workforce. Why it matters: In rural Iowa, jobs...

Iowa farmers grow some of the highest-quality, most nutritious food in the world. But today, too many Iowa families struggle to access Iowa produce and too many small producers can’t sell directly...

From smartphones and tractors to military satellites — nearly every piece of technology we depend on relies on semiconductors made in Taiwan. That means a war more than 7,000 miles away could...

Every Iowa family should have peace of mind when they turn on the tap. But today, over 160,000 lead service lines still carry water into homes across our state — putting kids at risk and forcing too...

President Trump just put Putin on the clock. But it's become increasingly clear that Russia would rather continue its bombing campaign than come to the table.  Zoom in: In response to President...

As a dad of six, I know the feeling of sending your child off to school — hoping they're safe, learning, and protected. But that peace of mind is getting harder to come by in a world where fentanyl,...