Eggs and Issues is a crucial forum
It affords an excellent opportunity for education, dialogue
Many of the issues that members of the Iowa Legislature deal with each session are complicated. In some communities, it’s difficult for citizens to stay as informed about the decisions lawmakers make as would be ideal.
Locally, however, Eggs and Issues makes staying well-versed about what is happening in the state capital easier. This forum, which is sponsored by the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and Iowa Central Community College, is an opportunity for area residents to be updated regularly by state lawmakers. It also affords a superb chance for anyone who participates in the sessions to share their views with the elected officials who represent the area in the Legislature.
Eggs and Issues takes place monthly when the Legislature is in session. Saturday, lawmakers and area residents gathered at the Triton Cafe on Iowa Central’s main campus for dialogue. A recap appeared in Sunday’s issue of The Messenger. Republican state Sens. Jerry Behn, of Boone, and Tim Kraayenbrink, of Fort Dodge, attended along with state Reps. Rob Bacon, R-Slater; Helen Miller, D-Fort Dodge; and Mike Sexton, R-Rockwell City.
The Messenger is a strong supporter of the Eggs and Issues project. The commitment area lawmakers have shown to making these meetings productive is greatly appreciated. For that, we owe them our respect. We urge readers who wish to be better-informed citizens to add Eggs and Issues to their personal calendars and find the time to attend. We feel certain you will find it time well-spent.