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Whether you’re a Cyclone or a Hawkeye, CyHawk Saturday is bigger than football — it's about community, tradition, and everything that makes Iowa home.   From the tailgates to the packed stands...

Addiction doesn’t discriminate — it touches every zip code in Iowa. But so does hope. This week, we visited St. Gregory’s Recovery Center in Jefferson where a team of dedicated health professionals...

Earlier today, I joined Mayor Doug Elrod and Bondurant community leaders to dedicate a major new investment in the city’s future: a one-million-gallon water tower that will serve families, schools,...

In Iowa, service means putting your community first — not cashing in on insider information. Yet too many in Washington have forgotten that, using their public office to line their own pockets...

Fentanyl is now the number one killer of Americans — from my son’s high school classmates to parents my age. In 2023 alone, U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized more than 20,000 pounds of...

Iowa’s service industry is powered by the hardworking folks who cut hair, serve meals, pour coffee, and keep Main Street moving. Zoom out: More than 150,000 Iowans — and 17 million Americans — earn...

When a storm knocks out the lights, a fire threatens a family home, or crime strikes a  neighborhood, Iowa's first responders don’t hesitate. They show up, no matter the risk, to keep our families...

In Iowa, dogs aren’t just man’s best friend — they are an essential part of our families. Whether it’s a farm dog keeping an eye on the livestock, a loyal companion waiting by the front door for the...

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...