Have you ever considered starting a career in healthcare? Iowa Valley Business and Community Solutions (BCS) and our partners in healthcare provide opportunities though the Health Careers Registered Apprenticeship Program. This program offers Registered Apprenticeships for three career pathways ...

The 2025 legislature is back in session until early May. With the election behind us, Iowans expect us to put politics aside and work together to improve their lives. The Governor laid out her priorities for the year and there are a host of issues that can receive bipartisan support. Some of ...

The 2025 legislative session is well underway. As I write this, the opening addresses from the Governor, the Chief Justice and the head of the Iowa National Guard are all done, many bills are getting filed and our committee work is underway. The major theme for this session will be the ...

Gov. Terry Branstad was frustrated eight years ago with what he believed was the inability of officials to tell the public why a government employee was fired or resigned under pressure When the Legislature convened in 2017, he shepherded through the Legislature important new language in the ...

It’s official! On Jan. 13 I was sworn in as a state senator for District 26. I appreciate the trust and support you’ve shown me throughout this journey, and I’m excited to represent you in the state legislature. This new chapter brings many opportunities to advocate for our community, and ...

The U.S. Constitution enshrines the peaceful transfer of power every four years for an incoming administration to lead the executive branch of the federal government. At noon on Monday, January 20, 2025, President Donald J. Trump took the oath of office at the 60th presidential inauguration ...