by Mariannette Miller-Meeks | Oct 9, 2021 | Congress, Opinion
Iowa’s beef cattle producers have endured challenges beyond their control for years. Natural disasters such as fires, drought, and derechos have created significant market disruptions. While we unfortunately cannot control nature, we can control instances of market...
by Senator Joni Ernst | Oct 8, 2021 | Congress, Opinion
This week marked the 20th anniversary of the launch of the U.S. military offensive in Afghanistan against the Taliban and al Qaeda in response to their ruthless attack on America. As a result of our nation’s resolve, and the sacrifice and service of our brave men and...
by Iowa Field Report | Sep 29, 2021 | Campaigns, Opinion, State Politics
Lawsuits. Unpaid financial obligations. A federal tax lien. Public records from the several states Amara Andrews has called home over the last 15 years reveal financial and legal woes have followed her. In July 2006, a lien was filed against a property owned by...
by Senator Joni Ernst | Sep 24, 2021 | Congress, Opinion
Earlier this year, Washington Democrats rammed through a massive, nearly $2 trillion bill full of partisan pet projects and Democratic Party wish list items under the guise of “COVID relief”—all without any Republican support. Fast forward to today, they are looking...
by Representative Joe Mitchell | Sep 22, 2021 | Legislature, Opinion
Americans have always been innovative and hardworking. Our country was founded on entrepreneurs looking for new ways to modernize our world and see their products become successful thanks to the free market. Iowans in particular value these foundational elements of...
by Drew Klein | Sep 21, 2021 | Campaigns, Congress, Opinion
Iowans have a healthy skepticism of elected officials, but in her first term in Congress Rep. Ashley Hinson is setting herself apart. By remaining deeply embedded in the community and remaining available to her constituents, she is a powerful voice for Iowa families...