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Rural Iowa towns are full of promise. But too often, they’re held back by outdated infrastructure and a lack of capital to grow. A small investment can go a long way to create jobs, improve...

Today, more than 1,800 Iowa National Guard troops are deployed to the Middle East to support Operation Inherent Resolve — many stationed at the same base where I once served during my own combat...

Iowans work hard for every dollar they make whether it’s on the farm, in a small business, or putting in long hours at work to save for the future. But right now, Wall Street power brokers are using...

As a father of six, I can’t imagine the heartbreak of losing a child to suicide. Yet in Iowa, too many families have faced that unthinkable loss.  Right now, suicide is the third leading cause of...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere right now. From President Trump’s push to supercharge American leadership to the tools already reshaping our classrooms and workspaces, it’s clear this...

In Iowa, we teach our kids to work hard and make the most of every opportunity — but there’s a growing disconnect between what schools are pushing and what our economy actually needs. The problem:...

This year alone, more than 20,000 Iowans will hear the life-changing words: “You have cancer.” Tragically, over 6,000 of our friends, neighbors, and loved ones won’t survive it. Why it matters:...

Iowa’s farmers don’t just feed our state — they feed and fuel the world. Over the weekend, I joined Iowa growers and producers in Madison County for a roundtable to hear directly from the folks who...

For too many young families, the dream of owning a first home feels out of reach. Rising costs and outdated federal rules are making it harder to build a life in our rural communities. Why it...

This week, the House passed the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) — and we led more amendments than any other Member of Congress to strengthen our military, counter global threats, and...

24 years ago today, our country changed forever.  On September 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 Americans — moms and dads, first responders, and ordinary citizens — were taken from us in a single morning of...

Iowa farmers feed the nation and fuel the world. They work hard every day, but when disaster hits, decades of investment can be wiped out in minutes. Zoom out: Over the last five years, Iowa farmers...

A few weeks ago at the Iowa State Fair, I caught up with the Curry family. They weren’t asking for much. Just a fair tax code that lets them keep more of what they earn and invest in their three...

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...