25 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 unimaginable loss. But in the face of that tragedy,...

I grew up watching Top Gun convinced there was no better job than earning your wings. After more than two decades serving in the Air Force and 700 combat hours as an airborne intelligence officer, I’ve seen firsthand what it takes to build a career...

Public service should come with accountability, not special privileges. If a Member of Congress betrays the public trust, resigning shouldn't allow them to escape consequences and walk away with a retirement funded by your tax dollars. That’s not...

In Iowa, farming isn’t just a job — it’s a way of life passed down from one generation to the next. But for too many young Iowans, carrying on that tradition is becoming harder.  The problem: A young farmer ready to take over the family operation,...

Every Iowa family, business, and community knows the value of planning ahead. You take care of what you have, fix problems before they get bigger, and invest what you’ll need down the road — and your tax dollars should work the same way.  My goal...

Over the last decade, Iowa has cut the number of children in foster care by more than half. That didn't happen by accident. It happened because Iowa families, faith communities, and local leaders decided no kid should grow up without a place to...

Running a small business means making payroll, serving customers, investing in your employees, and figuring out how to turn the next opportunity into growth. It shouldn’t mean spending hours navigating Washington paperwork or wondering what the tax...

Monday was Veterans Day at the Iowa State Fair, and we spent the day recognizing the Iowans who continue putting service before self.  To start the morning, we honored three brave Iowans with the Iowa Medal of Merit:  🇺🇸 Taylor Comer made history...

The Des Moines River runs through the heart of our capital city — but for too long, it's been something we drive over, not somewhere to spend an afternoon with your family. This week, we took a big step to change that. What’s new: We secured...

On July 4, 2025, the largest tax cut in American history was signed into law. The results are already showing up in Iowa: this spring, refunds ran 11% higher and the average Iowa family put just over $3,000 back in their bank account. This week,...

For 11 days every August, the best of Iowa comes together in one place. The livestock barns fill up, the Grandstand lights turn on, and the smell of something fried pulls you halfway across the fairgrounds before you even know what's on the stick....

Dialysis is three days a week, for the rest of your life. For eleven people in Wayne County, the nearest open chair is seventy-five miles away. What’s new: Yesterday, we broke ground on a new dialysis center at Wayne County Hospital, doubling it...

Iowa farmers, families and local leaders make thousands of decisions every year based on the weather. While we can't control when the next flood or drought hits, we can make sure Iowans have the information they need to better prepare for it....

Iowa is one of the best states in the nation to start or grow a business. In the past year, manufacturers like Robinson and Vermeer have invested hundreds of millions in new facilities in the Des Moines metro. At the same time, Iowa has to compete...

For the crew at Auto-Jet in Clive, overtime pay covers the bills at the end of a long month. For the servers at Whiskey River in Ankeny, tips are the majority of every paycheck. This week, I brought Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling...

If you’ve ever driven Highway 141 in Johnston, you know the drill. You pull up to the edge of the highway, wait for a break in high-speed traffic, and then hit the gas, hoping you’ve timed it right.  What's new: We secured $500,000 in Community...

Members of Congress should spend their time writing laws, not picking stocks. Yet today you can download an app that automatically copies the stock trades of Representatives into your own investment account. The most-copied portfolio belongs to...

For years, families across rural Iowa have been asking me the same simple question: How do we get more doctors to stay here?  We do it by giving future physicians the chance to train here, build relationships here, and ultimately put down roots...

Back up: Earlier this year, schools in Des Moines, Marshalltown, and two of Iowa's regent universities were caught up in a breach of the Canvas learning platform that hit 9,000 schools worldwide — right as students were preparing for final...

The Iowans who count on SNAP to put groceries on the table — a senior on a fixed income, a young mom working to make ends meet — are exactly who this program is meant to serve. The numbers USDA just released show Iowa is doing right by them. By the...