by Guest Post | Oct 10, 2024 | RURAL
By siding repeatedly with corporate agribusiness on the Farm Bill reauthorization and not sticking up for family farmers, Iowa’s congressional representatives have let us down. It’s hard to imagine fall without the humming of combines and trucks moving harvested crops...
by Guest Post | Sep 30, 2024 | Election 2024
With the Nov. 5 elections getting closer, I’ve been talking with friends and neighbors about the candidates running for office and issues that matter in our day-to-day lives. One topic that keeps coming up is Project 2025. It’s a 900-page policy document published by...
by Guest Post | Sep 13, 2024 | EDUCATION
A new book, “The Education Wars,” show how private school vouchers further this country’s divisions. This is a wonderful time of year in Iowa. We’re gearing up for harvest here on the farm. The hottest days of summer are behind us. And our public...
by Guest Post | Aug 31, 2024 | GOP ACCOUNTABILITY
Why is Gov. Kim Reynolds saying “No” to a summer food program for children? I love getting together with my kids and grandkids for family meals. Passing dinner around the table, sharing stories, and enjoying time with one another—these are some of my favorite things...
by Guest Post | Aug 19, 2024 | EDUCATION
Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement is launching “Public School Strong” across Iowa. Here’s what it’s all about. Everywhere you look, you can tell it’s late summer in Iowa. The corn is coming along, beans are filling in, and the State Fair has wrapped...
