As we approach another graduation season, the halls of Marshalltown Community College buzz with anticipation and celebration. It’s a time to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of all our students, especially those who have distinguished themselves through membership in Phi Theta Kappa ...

As the president, governors and legislators elevate the stress and anxiety in higher education in the United States by seeking to change how colleges and universities operate and what they teach, the contrast between how an Ivy League school and an Iowa university responded shows the courage ...

It was a busy week for me on the House floor. On Tuesday, I rose in support of SF75, which has been a long-time priority of rural Story County residents. The bill would require districts on the County Board of Supervisors to ensure that all portions of the county have a seat on the board. This ...

This was week 10 of the session, we held debate Monday thru Thursday of this week, passing dozens of bills that reflect the priorities that Iowans have asked us to address. For decades many, if not most, of our taxpayer funded institutions such as public schools, Regents colleges, libraries ...

Domestic energy production is a critical component of both our short- and long-term economic growth, bolsters our national security, and strengthens our international competitiveness. From getting to work and heating and cooling homes to keeping the lights on and growing crops, our families, ...

As we moved through the tenth week of the legislative session, debate continued to be a central focus in both chambers. It’s been a busy week in the Senate, with a number of important bills passing through our chamber and moving on to the House of Representatives for further discussion and ...