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Transparency includes accountability
July 21, 2011 Transparency has been a big-name item since President Barack Obama campaigned so heavily on this topic. more »» 
Washington’s Wonderland
July 17, 2011 As Americans celebrated the 235th birthday of the United States with hometown fireworks and backyard barbeques, a divided government in Washington wrestled over taxes and spending needed to reach a... more »»
The growth of the administrative state
July 16, 2011 The Competitive Enterprise Institute has issued its 2011 report, Ten Thousand Commandments: An Annual Snapshot of the Federal Regulatory State, which examines the growth and impact of regulations on... more »» 
New legislation reviewed
July 14, 2011 The 2011 Legislative Session is officially over and even though it was long and sometimes contentious there was actually positive legislation that was passed and signed by Governor Bransta. more »» 
Protecting the public’s right to know
July 11, 2011 America’s prosperity hinges on our consumer-driven econom. more »» 
Branstad reflects on 2011 session
July 9, 2011 Governor Terry Branstad issued this statement regarding the adjournment of the Iowa Legislature: First, I want to congratulate the members of the General Assembly for completing their... more »» 
End of the legislative session
July 8, 2011 I have been waiting for the end of session to do a newsletter. Little did I know it would be the last day of Jun. more »»
It Takes a Village of Volunteers to Make a Community!
July 4, 2011 The title focuses on an analogy to the phrase “It takes a village to raise a child”. This analogy is equally appropriate, as it takes many volunteers to keep a community clean and attractive. more »»
Hermit or Holy Man - Conclusion
July 1, 2011 Editor’s Note: Dennis Lamb graduated from the Chelsea Public High School, and then received his B.A. in Russian from the University of Iowa and his M.A. more »»
Coolidge, Davis, and the 1924 presidential election
June 30, 2011 Garland S. more »»
Progress on the state budget
June 29, 2011 With just days before the fiscal year ends on July 1, we must focus on finding sensible compromises in the best interest of Iowa families, students, businesses and communities. more »»
Hermit or Holy Man - Part One –
June 24, 2011 Editor’s Note: Dennis Lamb graduated from the Chelsea Public High School, and then received his B.A. in Russian from the University of Iowa and his M.A. more »» 
Advice for fathers
June 19, 2011 With the recent scandals of impropriety emanating from some of the highest government offices in the land we are desperately in need of godly men and fathers who will step up to the plate and be men... more »»
Is Iowa moving in a supply-side direction?
June 18, 2011 The Tax Foundation in their recent report, “2011 State Business Tax Climate Index,” noted that “states with the best tax systems will be the most competitive in attracting new businesses and most... more »» 
Blowing a chocolate milk-mustache kiss to Jamie Oliver
June 16, 2011 One day, perhaps, I’ll spring out of bed five minutes before my alarm clock, fully-rested from eight actual hours of sleep; my hair will fall perfectly into place; everything I put on will be... more »» 
The History Of Flag Day
June 14, 2011 TOLEDO CHRONICLE- The Fourth of July was traditionally celebrated as America’s birthday, but the idea of an annual day specifically celebrating the Flag is believed to have first originated in 1885. more »» 
Q&A: Debt Ceiling Debate Should Force Fiscal Responsibility
June 9, 2011 Q. What is the debt ceiling? A. more »»
The oil tax sideshow
June 8, 2011 Earlier this spring, senior executives at the five largest energy companies accepted a hasty invitation to Capitol Hill to attend a Senate Finance Committee hearing on the taxes paid by their... more »»
Education is key to 2011 session
June 2, 2011 I recently had the opportunity to give the commencement address at Indian Hills Community College. In my speech, I highlighted the coming retirement of Senate President Jack Kibbie. more »» |
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