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Medicare for all? Here’s the missing truth

Ever since I was in Congress there was a group of people that wanted some form of universal healthcare. It would include one healthcare provider through the federal government, which they frequently refer to as "Medicare for all." However, there is a huge difference between Medicare which is ...

Supporting veterans in their greatest time of need

Throughout my tenure in Congress, I have been committed to ensuring Iowa’s veterans have the resources they need. The brave men and women who have selflessly worn our nation’s uniform have made extraordinary sacrifices for our freedom. While we can never fully repay them for their service, ...

Fort Dodge’s Dave Sergeant — ‘Much more than local golf royalty’

These days, if a gopher dared to raise its head out of a hole on a fairway of the Fort Dodge Country Club, it wouldn’t be Dave Sergeant’s fault. Sergeant was only 6 or 7 years old back in the 1950s when he would join his parents at the country club Sundays after church and lunch – ...

Bariatric surgeries begin in Fort Dodge

If you’ve driven by UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center lately, you may have noticed that the expansion on our building is now fully enclosed. We have made significant progress on our surgery renovation and expansion, and we are getting closer to our opening date next March. I know our surgeons and team members are looking forward to using the new and improved space. While construction work continues outside our main doors, I am excited to share an update about what’s happening inside. Earlier this year, our newest general surgeon, Dr. Julie Kim, completed her ...

Fighting for our corn growers and for Iowa agriculture

Since our state’s founding in 1846, Iowa’s corn farmers have fed our families, fueled our economies, and strengthened our nation’s security. Representing the largest corn-producing district in the nation is more than just an honor — it’s a responsibility to ensure Iowa feeds and fuels the world. This week, I was deeply humbled to receive the National Corn Growers Association’s President’s Award, one of the organization’s highest honors, in recognition of our hard work on behalf of corn growers across this country. This award belongs to the farmers as much as it does ...

Lower fertilizer costs for Iowa farmers

Since coming to Congress, I have consistently heard a key concern from farmers: the rising cost of fertilizer. When input costs climb, farm profitability shrinks, making it harder for producers to invest in their operations, pass their land to the next generation, and continue feeding and fueling the world. That’s why I have remained committed to lowering fertilizer costs. This week, American agriculture received incredible news. President Donald Trump and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced executive action to temporarily suspend countervailing duties on certain ...