Today a package from my mom and dad arrived on my doorstep. Inside I found two boxes of facial tissues, several bottles of hand sanitizers and eight rolls of toilet paper.
A month ago in this space, I noted that Iowa’s senior U.S. senator, Chuck Grassley, “has steadily protected whistleblowers.” Last week he initiated an effort to do just that.
Back in the late 1970s, I played bridge with a bunch of other guys on a semi-regular basis. We played for money.
In the past couple weeks Congress put together and adopted several bipartisan acts to help Americans through the coronavirus crisis.
Over the last few weeks, Iowans from every corner and county of our state — our families, health care workers, local store owners, farmers, seniors and so many more — have faced unforeseen challeng
These are days of intense communal uncertainty and vulnerability. We are always vulnerable.
Last week I wrote in this space that instead of enjoying the sunshine and warm breezes at Fort Myers Beach, we were sitting in our living room at home.
We’re still sitting here.
As you read this, Kathy and I should be 1,500 miles away. But we’re not. We’re sitting in our living room.
Sens. Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst firmly support issue positions with which most Iowans agree.
Q: What is the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920?