“Rod Stewart Hair”
“I like your hair!” a woman at the party said.
Opinions
Q: What’s on the minds of Iowans as you kick off your annual 99 county meetings?
A: It’s an honor to represent Iowa in the U.S. Senate and that’s why I make every effort to keep the lines of communication open and foster dialogue with Iowans. Representative government is a two-way street. I’m one...
Thank you Iowa educators
Iowans have always had great pride in our public schools. They’ve not only educated our kids but have also been the heart of our communities for generations.
The last two years have been especially tough for our educators and school staff who have put in long hours and...
Week two of session was busier and more down to business than the first week. While there has been no floor debate yet, I stayed busy looking over future legislation for this session and taking part in committee meetings. This year I am the vice-chair of Economic Growth and I’m on the Education,...
“Eating Broccoli”
“I bought more broccoli because I knew you were coming,” my mother informed me.
You can never get enough broccoli, that is my belief.
I am lucky in that I never had to acquire a taste for vegetables out of some sort of concern for my health. I have always loved vegetables. My...
Hey everyone. It’s great to be back at the Capitol and the first week back was busy. I attended committee meetings and met with other Representatives and Senators. I also attended Governor Reynolds Condition of the State address in which she outlined some of her legislative priorities for the year...
A few months back, while looking at a construction project, I had a client ask me how everything in government was going. Before I was able to answer him he quickly said, “Let me guess, my taxes are too high and I want more services.” His response caused me to laugh a little, because the statement...
Few people would argue with Pew Research Center’s finding “political polarization is more intense now than at any point in modern history” (Oct. 27, 2020). Resolving the strife starts with truly knowing your political beliefs, understanding other political values, listening (vs. preaching) to...
When the 2022 Legislative Session opened this week, I was reminded that there is hope in starting fresh. There is opportunity in bringing what we’ve learned since we last met and responsibility in our work for the people of the great state of Iowa.
The Iowans I talk to every day are frustrated,...
“Fancy Dress”
I was excited to wear my new dress.
It was slimming, I thought: all black and covered with flounces from the neckline to the hemline. I wore it with high heels—which I rarely wear—and red drop earrings. I was feeling much more sophisticated than I usually do when I went over to my...
2022 is here. There’s no better time than the beginning of a new year (after all that crazy Christmas spending) to get serious about saving money. And one simple way to do that is by looking for ways to save around the house. So, here are five practical ways to cut back on household costs.
1. DIY...
