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Local Columns

Leading, supporting & shopping local

People often think leadership means being the one out front, making decisions, setting the tone. And yes, that is a good chunk of what I do. But in my role, being a supporter matters just as much. Sometimes more. I’ve learned that leadership is not always about talking. A lot of it is ...

Delivering for Iowa veterans, farmers, and students

In Congress, I’m focused on cutting through the noise in Washington, D.C. and working to advance real policy solutions that benefit Iowa. That’s what Iowans elected me to do and deserve from their representatives. Putting Iowans first and delivering legislative victories for our families, ...

Police chief defends Fort Dodge officers

The Fort Dodge Police Department and our members are very aware that social media plays a large role in how our community interacts and communicates with each other. At its best it can bring people together, support one another, and create positive connections. There are also ways to use it ...

Q&A: Cameras in the courts

Q: Why are you continuing to push for cameras in federal courtrooms? A: Opening up the federal courthouse to cameras would help foster civic engagement and boost public confidence in our legal system. As a watchdog for good government, I’ve led a crusade for nearly three decades to let the ...

Voting to end the Democrat shutdown

On Nov. 12, I voted to end the Democrat shutdown and reopen the federal government. For 43 days, Democrats forced our troops, Border Patrol agents, and air traffic controllers to work without pay and hurt our farmers during harvest season to push their out-of-touch agenda. This political stunt ...

Take charge this Diabetes Awareness Month

Every November, Diabetes Awareness Month shines a spotlight on one of the fastest growing health concerns in the United States – type 2 diabetes. According to the CDC, more than 38 million Americans have diabetes, and another 98 million (nearly 1 in 3 adults) have prediabetes, a condition ...