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 Iowa dream is slipping out of reach for too many...

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.  Because in Iowa, farming is much more than a job. It's...

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 years countering China’s cyber and propaganda...

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 hard-earned dollars are stretching further. Back...

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 I helped secure through our Working Families Tax...

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 made more than $200 million playing the markets. That...

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 rolling up their sleeves to keep Iowa strong.  Today,...

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 many kids never get that chance. The problem: More...

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 got what it takes — world-class producers, a...

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 resources: rare earth minerals.  The problem: China...

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, love, and opportunity of a forever family. But the...

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 government shuts down, the men and women who keep...

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: Too many kiddos never get that chance. Every year,...

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 long-overdue support to Iowa’s families, farmers, and...

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 have always put country before self, defending...

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 group of Democrats in the Senate refused to pass the...

This week marks the longest government shutdown in American history. That’s 39 days of families going without answers. Of federal workers missing paychecks. Of critical services suspended. All while Washington plays politics. Back up: The House...

As a dad of six, I know how quickly grocery bills can add up — and for families who rely on federal food assistance, the government shutdown is turning a tough situation into a crisis. Why it matters: More than 130,000 Iowa households depend on...

For thousands of Iowa kids, Head Start is more than a classroom — it’s a launchpad. It gives children from low-income families a strong start in life through early learning, nutritious meals, health screenings, and the stability every child needs...

Iowa’s farmers are wrapping up one of the strongest harvests we’ve seen in years. Soybean yields could top 500 million bushels, and corn is projected to reach nearly 223 bushels per acre — close to a new record. The problem: That’s a big win for...