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April 22, 2022
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Earlier this month, President Biden visited Iowa and announced that E15 fuel would be allowed to be sold across the country from June to September.

For years Iowans have been touting the benefits of increased ethanol production and increasing the use of biofuels. I applaud the decision to finally listen to the Iowa delegations’ calls to allow for summertime sales of E15 and I strongly encourage a move toward permanent year-round sales.

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April 15, 2022
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Despite the cold weather in Iowa this past week, the Easter season marks the beginning of spring. Warm weather, rain, and the creation of new life is just around the corner.

The grass has already become green and trees begin budding with new leaves. Nothing is more breathtaking than seeing the tulips and daffodils bloom across Iowa.

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April 8, 2022
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After the Biden Administration’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan, many families feared for their lives under the rule of the Taliban.

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April 1, 2022
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Recently, Iowa’s farmers and ranchers were slapped in the face by voters in California.

In 2018, California passed Proposition 12, an initiative that would place strict rules on how animals are housed before being sold in the state.

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March 25, 2022
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Earlier this month, Central Iowa saw the deadliest storm to hit our state in more than a decade.

The storm ravaged parts of Madison and Lucas Counties, leaving seven Iowans dead and many more injured.

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March 18, 2022
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For the last twenty years, our country was embroiled in the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT). Numerous brave Americans lost their lives to keep all of us safe at home.

Issues:Delivering ResultsDefense and National SecurityEnvironment & Natural ResourcesLocal IssuesVeterans
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March 11, 2022
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When ‘out of staters’ think of Iowa, a few images might come to mind. The Field of Dreams, Hawkeyes, small towns, Casey’s breakfast pizza, and the Iowa caucuses.

But there might be one image that always stands out when folks think of Iowa: acres upon acres of corn, soybeans, and livestock.

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March 4, 2022
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Every March we celebrate National Women’s History Month by recognizing and honoring the legacy of the important role that countless women have played in American history.

Beginning as a week-long celebration in California, President Carter first declared the week of March 8 as Women’s History Week back in 1980. After Congress passed a resolution in 1987, Women’s History Month was born.

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February 18, 2022
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The Iowa State Fair, planting, harvest, and the High School State Wrestling Tournament are just a few of the times of year special to the great Hawkeye State. Iowans have a deep passion for wrestling and the sport brings all Iowans together in the spirit of competition.   

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