When I’m traveling across Iowa, I’ve had important conversations with Iowans from communities large and small about how we can make life more affordable for our families, farmers, workers, seniors, and small businesses. From health insurance to housing to grocery bills, I’m working with President Trump and my Republican colleagues to lower costs and ensure that Iowans can keep more of their hard-earned money – just the way that it should be.
Last week, two members of the West Virginia National Guard were tragically shot here on duties in Washington, D.C.
They were attacked by an Afghan national brought here under the Biden administration.
Sadly, Specialist Beckstrom has passed away. Staff Sergeant Wolfe continues to fight for his life.
May God Bless both of them. [My] prayers are with them and their families.
Every year, Thanksgiving is a time to pause and reflect on God’s endless grace and blessings. I’m grateful for my loving wife of 32 years, my four wonderful kids, friends, and neighbors. I’m thankful that Iowans have placed their faith and trust in me to represent our communities in Congress with integrity, dignity, and professionalism. I’m grateful to be an Iowan and live in the greatest state and the greatest country on Earth.
Call me a softy, but with the weather now turning a bit colder, I took pity on “the Girls.”
My wife’s hens, whom she has anthropomorphized as “the Girls” have taken to their new digs outdoors and seemed to be acclimated.
And then the weather forecast started predicting plunging temperatures.
Combine that with the recent rain, and I decided to have our sixth-grader help me rustle up the birds and give them temporary accommodations in the garage.
If you haven’t already, it’s time to move your plants indoors to save them from winter kill. Here’s a story from Diana Parson, who lives with her husband Perry in Ottumwa. Their son recently died. Fern
by Diana Parson
In Congress, I’m focused on cutting through the noise in Washington, D.C. and working to advance real policy solutions that benefit Iowa. That’s what Iowans elected me to do and deserve from their representatives. Putting Iowans first and delivering legislative victories for our families, farmers, small businesses, and vibrant communities has always been my mission.
“Trouble’s brewing,” is one of those great lines that, unfortunately, for any one under a certain age, or fortunate enough to have grown up on old movies, I doubt would call to mind for the kids what it does for us as adults.
The Marshall, looking over at the distance, perhaps a cloud of dust visible from approaching horses, could expect horse rustlers, outlaws, or something along those lines.
Or, as I write this, the prospect of a blizzard.
Over Thanksgiving Week.
In the world of sports, people tend to root for teams that represent their school, town, city, state, or country. In the Olympics, for example, people all over the world cheer for their nation’s team to bring home a medal, or sometimes to defeat a “rival” country.
Last week, I wrote about it being my 36-year anniversary for being clean and sober. And on that day, which was Monday, Nov. 3, I was also having a brain MRI and full-body CT scan at Iowa City. As you know, I’m recovering from cancer.
On Nov. 12, I voted to end the Democrat shutdown and reopen the federal government. For 43 days, Democrats forced our troops, border patrol agents, and Air Traffic Controllers to work without pay and hurt our farmers during harvest season to push their out-of-touch agenda. This political stunt by the Democrats caused unnecessary harm to Iowa families, farmers, seniors, and small businesses — and I’m glad it’s finally over.
