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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,...

Washington’s shutdown nearly grounded the government — but at Des Moines International Airport, it was our TSA officers and air traffic controllers who kept Iowa flying.  The problem: When the...

As a dad of six — including two adopted through foster care — I’ve seen firsthand how life-changing it can be when a child finds the stability, love, and opportunity of a forever home. The problem:...

After 43 days of gridlock and political games in Washington, I’m proud to share that the government is finally reopening. Today, I voted to pass a bill that reopens the government and gets...

On Veterans Day, we pause to honor the more than half a million Iowans who have answered the call to serve – and to remember that freedom is never free.   The men and women of America's Armed Forces...

After 40 days of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, there is finally a light at the end of the tunnel.  How we got here: On October 1, 2025, the government shut down after a small...