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Securing the integrity of American elections

Securing the integrity of American elections The integrity of our elections and the power of our vote are vital to the health of our democracy. The United States remains a beacon of hope and promise because the people — not politicians — determine the outcome of elections with their voice and their vote. We have witnessed this firsthand in Iowa. Through commonsense reforms, our elections are the gold standard — conducted with the utmost integrity, precision, and speed. This exceptional caliber must serve as the roadmap for all fifty states to ensure that our elections are free, ...

Carbon capture drives future for Iowa farmers

Farming is woven into the fabric of every community here in Iowa. Farmers are our neighbors, belong to our churches, volunteer in our communities, and coach our kids. Their farms not only support their family, but also feed and fuel our nation’s economy. Our farmers make Iowa a leading producer of corn and value-added products, like ethanol – creating jobs and tax revenue that fund our schools and community services. Now Iowa can turn that economic ripple effect into a vast wave of benefits for farmers, businesses, and local communities by supporting carbon capture. As a farmer, ...

Paving the Way: The next generation of health care teams

As the summer days dwindle down and our youth start heading back to school, we’re thinking about the next generation of health care team members. We continue to partner with local middle schools, high schools, and colleges to grow awareness of the variety of health care careers. At UnityPoint Health – Trinity Regional Medical Center, we have a Student Connection Committee focused on educating youth about all health care careers. We offer job shadowing throughout the year for high school students interested in a variety of careers, including radiology technician, ultrasound ...

Sen. Grassley offers advice on passports, REAL ID

Q: What do you advise Iowans planning international travel? A: Before planning a trip or booking a flight for an international destination, be sure to check the expiration date on the passports for all members of your travel party, including infants. If you don’t have a passport, do not delay submitting an application. Find the nearest acceptance facility using an online search tool on the State Department website. Locations include post offices, county recorders offices, public libraries and other government offices. Note many countries require passports to be valid at least six ...

Feenstra: ‘We have serious work ahead’

In the 21st century, access to high-speed, affordable internet is critical to the success of our rural communities and our long-term economic vitality. Reliable broadband connection ensures that our families can work from home, our farmers can effortlessly monitor commodity prices online, and our main street businesses can utilize the technology they need to serve their customers and make a living. To promote economic development and grow our rural communities, dependable internet connection is a must. However, we have serious work ahead to connect more Iowans to the internet. ...

Farmer’s Market Report

The Fort Dodge Farmer’s market has gotten off to a great start this year. Each week has been busy, even with recent rains. We have seen an increase in customers and also new vendors. There is such a wide variety of things available for purchase. Of course, the farmer’s market is a great place to get your fresh produce. The vegetable farmers had been selling cooler weather crops like asparagus, rhubarb and kohlrabi. Now that it is warming up, the vendors are able to move into the warmer weather crops such as tomatoes, cucumbers, green beans, and more. I know many of you are ...